In summer we can never talk to much about the HEAT. Signs of Heat Illnesses to keep an eye on. Where do you live and play? Are you in a heat wave? Learn the signs of heat illnesses. If you experience heat rash and cramps, seek cooler temperatures, replace lost fluid and stretch out the cramps.
Heat stroke and exhaustion are far more serious, even deadly. They happen when the body can no longer cool itself properly.
Signs of heat exhaustion
Signs of heat exhaustion include heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps and weakness. Signs of heat stroke are red, hot and dry skin (no sweating); rapid, strong pulse; throbbing headache; dizziness; nausea; and high body temperature.
Anyone with these symptoms should move out of the heat, begin sipping fluids, and seek emergency medical attention.
From our friends at Mission Hospital! Mission Hospital is part of the Stanford Heart Network
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Signs of Heat Illnesses
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