BE CAREFUL, DON'T LET YOUR SUMMER HOLIDAY BE RUINED BY YOUR NOSE!
SUNSTROKE AND FIRST AID
We are in the middle of summer. We are experiencing extremely hot days. Air temperatures are well above seasonal norms. Moreover, the humidity is too high. Families who are overwhelmed by the extreme heat go to holiday resorts and beaches to get some relief and relaxation. But while you are enjoying your holiday, a serious danger is waiting at the door!
Very hot and very humid weather brings with it the danger of heatstroke and sunstroke. If the air temperature is above 30 degrees and the humidity is more than 60%, the danger of heat stroke should not be forgotten. Excessive sweating due to high temperature causes water and salt loss from the body. As a result, the child's general condition may deteriorate and the condition may rapidly worsen. Being in open areas for a long time increases the possibility of this danger. Even if you do not go out in the sun on extremely hot and very humid days, heat stroke can occur even in the shade. Therefore, it should not be in open areas during hours when heat and humidity are severe. The hours between 10:00 and 16:00 are not in open areas; It should be spent in cool and closed environments or under the shade of trees. Heatstroke is easier and more common in babies and children under the age of 4.
If children suffering from heatstroke are not treated early, very serious and even life-threatening consequences may occur. The most quickly affected organs are the brain, heart, kidneys and muscles. The longer the intervention is delayed, the greater the risk of danger and even death. Symptoms of çimpact: & nbsp;
If your child:
* Severe throbbing headache,
* Weakness, fatigue,
* Nausea and vomiting,
* Muscle weakness and muscle cramps,
* Frequent and shallow breathing,
* Palpitations,
* Confusion of consciousness,
* Loss of consciousness and fainting,
* Having a seizure,
* The body no longer sweats despite the hot environment,
* If there is red, hot and dry skin,
* If there is a body temperature exceeding 40 degrees, SUNSTROKE should be considered. If heatstroke is suspected, measuring body temperature from the butt is the most reliable way.
If a child or person has the characteristics outlined above, medical care is urgently needed.
G< First aid for sunstroke:
It should not be forgotten that sunstroke is an emergency. Acting slowly can have sad consequences.
The patient should be immediately taken to a closed and cool room.
It would be very useful if the room has air conditioning or a ventilator. It is beneficial to run the air conditioner or ventilator at the strongest speed. If there is no ventilator, even vigorous fanning of the body is helpful.
The patient should immediately be removed from clothing other than underwear, and the patient should be laid down with his/her feet higher than the body. The entire patient's head, including The body should be wetted frequently with cold water. It would be very convenient to use a garden hose for this.
Ice blocks should be placed or ice water should be applied to the patient's neck, armpits, groin, knees and elbow pits, and wrists and ankles.
The patient should be treated with ice water.
If the patient is conscious, cold water, slightly salty cold ayran and slightly sugary cold drinks should be given.
If the patient is nauseated or vomiting, the patient should be laid on the right side or left side to avoid the risk of suffocation.
This If the patient's general condition does not begin to improve after 20 - 30 minutes after the interventions are performed, or if it gets worse, if there is loss of consciousness or fainting, or if a seizure occurs, the patient should be taken to the nearest health center without waiting.
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Plenty of water and liquids should be consumed before leaving home and while outside. Even if there is no feeling of thirst, one should try to consume fluids.
Thin and light-coloured clothing should be worn.
Sunscreen lotions and creams should be used when going out in the sun.
Heads with visors should be used to protect the eyes and face from the sun. takes it.
In hot weather, heavy work, long walks, sports and strenuous exercises should be avoided.
Warm showers should be taken frequently.
Babies and children should never be left alone in a parked car, even for a few minutes.
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