what are does and donts during heat strock ?how do we do its first aid?
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Dos for Heat Stroke
While waiting for the arrival of the paramedics, ones around can give first aid to the patient. Being aware of the dos and don’ts for heat stroke can be applied over here.
The patient would first need to be moved into an air-conditioned environment, or at least a shady and cool area, and any unnecessary clothing should be removed. If possible, the patient’s core body temperature should be taken and first aid should then be initiated to bring the temperature down to 101 to 102 °F.
To do this, one can use cooling strategies like fanning air over the patient while wetting their skin with water from a sponge, immersing the patient in a tub of cool water, and applying ice packs on the patient's neck, armpits, groin, and back.
Also, ice bath can help to cool the body of young and healthy individuals suffering from exertional heat stroke. However, ice can prove to be dangerous, and should never be used in case of young children, elders, patients of any chronic disease, or people with non-exertional stroke.
In case of heat stroke, prevention is always better than cure. By being mindful of the essentials during very hot and humid weather, you can save yourself and those around you from heat stroke. Simply by following the below mentioned dos and don’ts one can prevent the occurrence of this emergency.
Here are some of the effective dos for heat stroke to protect yourself.
Drink lots of fluids, especially water, even when not thirsty. Carry water when going out and sip on fluids when working outdoors, exercising or playing sports.
Bathe daily with cool water
Wear loose fitting, light-colored clothes.
Protect yourself from the heat, wear sunglasses, hats, scarfs and use umbrellas.
Remain in the shade or stay in cool environment
Maintain cool room temperature, with air conditioners or fanning.
Move slowly and allow your body to adjust the temperature changes.
Spend lesser time in outdoor activities and remain indoors most of the time.
Have a healthy breakfast and eat small meals throughout the day. Avoid junk, oily and spicy foods that may leave you dehydrated and exhausted.
Don'ts for Heat Stroke
Here are some of the effective don’ts for heat stroke that can keep you healthy.
Drinking cold water on an empty stomach as it may cause stomach cramping
Avoid too much exercising, especially when on empty stomach or when outdoors.
Refrain from consuming alcohol, caffeine, or sodas as these can accelerate loss of fluids from the body.
Avoid staying inside a closed car for long durations, especially when the car is under the fiery heat of the sun