To decrease your chances of heat stroke:
*Stay indoors in air-conditioned areas when possible.
*Drink plenty of water before starting an outdoor activity. Drink extra water all day. Drink less tea, coffee, and alcoholic beverages, which can lead to dehydration.
*Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothes.
*Schedule vigorous outdoor activities for cooler times of the day.
*Protect yourself from the sun by wearing a hat or using an umbrella.
*Increase the time you spend in daily outdoor activities slowly and gradually.
*Don't spend time outdoors during the hottest hours of the day.
*During an outdoor activity, take frequent breaks and drink water or other fluids every 15 to 20 minutes, even if you don't feel thirsty. If you have clear, pale urine, you are probably drinking enough fluids.
*If you have a chronic medical problem, ask your doctor about drinking extra fluids and about your medicines.
If you are with someone with heat stroke-related symptoms, cool the person rapidly. Remove his or her clothes, then help cool the person with cold, wet sheets or a cool bath. Arrange for transportation to the nearest hospital -- this is an emergency.
1 comment:
i spent three hours in someones attic fixing their a-c system that day, wiped me out. drinkin beer makes it worse. heat stroke is kinda a delayed reaction for me, dont feel it for hours after its got you.
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