The heat is returning to Ukraine, so it is important to be especially careful about your health - your own and that of your most vulnerable loved ones: children, the elderly, and those with chronic diseases.
Today we will tell you how to protect yourself from the effects of high temperatures and what to do if you experience heat stroke.
What is heat stroke?
Heat stroke is a dangerous condition that can develop in a person who is exposed to direct sunlight or a warm room for a long time. It occurs as a result of overheating of the body and a violation of thermal balance and requires immediate medical attention.
When should you suspect heat stroke?
If you have been exposed to extreme temperatures and are now feeling unwell, the following symptoms may indicate that you have heat stroke:
- confusion, disorientation,
- nausea and vomiting,
- severe headache,
- rapid heartbeat, difficulty breathing,
- skin redness, dry and hot to the touch skin,
- brief loss of consciousness,
- increased body temperature, fatigue.
What to do if heat stroke occurs?
If you suspect heatstroke in yourself or your loved ones, call 103 - the dispatcher will help you contact a doctor and, if necessary, send an emergency medical team.
Move or move the victim to a cool, shaded area.
Begin cooling the victim. Use cool, wet towels, ice packs (apply to the neck, armpits, groin) to lower body temperature.
If the injured person is conscious, give them water to drink, but in small portions.
If she vomits, lay her on her side.
Monitor the person's condition: breathing, pulse, and consciousness until medical help arrives.
Heat stroke is a dangerous condition that can lead to serious consequences, so it is important to be able to recognize its symptoms and know how to provide first aid. Take care of yourself and others.