Our body maintains average body temperature through heat exchange. Thanks to sweating, redistribution of blood flow and regulation of the frequency of respiration, we feel great in the sizzling sun. This system can fail if just a few rules are violated:
- poor drinking during high ambient temperatures;
- prolonged exposure to the open sun.
In this article we will talk about what is the difference between heat and sunstroke, and if you are overheated in the sun, what to do and how to act.
There are risk groups, these include:
- aged people;
- Small children;
- those who are intoxicated or intoxicated;
- obese, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases;
- those who are forced to work in the open sun or in a stuffy, unventilated room for a long time.
Therefore, if you belong to one or several groups from the list, you simply must always be able to cool, you should drink plenty of clean water.
And now I would like to list the basic rules of behavior in case you are overheated in the sun.
What to do?
First of all, it is necessary to exclude damage to the central nervous system, namely sunstroke. In this case, you cannot help yourself, you will need a specialist.
Severity | Sunstroke | Heatstroke |
1 | Headache, general weakness, dilated pupils, rapid pulse. | Headache, muscle weakness, nausea, tachycardia. |
2 | Fainting, nosebleeds, temperature 40 degrees, plus all signs of severity 1. | Fainting, sweating, plus all symptoms of severity 1. |
3 | Temperature 41-42 degrees, pale blue skin color, dry skin, hallucinations, delirium, involuntary urination. | Temperature 39 degrees, cramps, rapid pulse, shallow breathing, dry skin. |
It is worth emphasizing: despite the fact that the symptoms are much similar, the difference is significant. Heat stroke is a general overheating of the body, and during a solar stroke, the central nervous system is affected, which is much more dangerous and requires a longer recovery.
Overheating has three degrees of severity, all of them do not require medical treatment. The sooner you start recovery, the weaker the degree and consequences. It is also noted that if a person overheats in the sun, the symptoms may be similar to the manifestations of some infectious diseases or poisoning. Therefore, without proper assistance, you can greatly aggravate the situation. Be careful, if possible, consult a doctor.
Be especially vigilant if a child overheats in the sun. The rate of development of dangerous conditions in children is much higher than in adults. Remember the basic rules of behavior at elevated air temperatures. It will save your life.
If you are overheated in the sun, what should I do?
Having felt overheating, you should:
- do not panic;
- go into the shade (cool room) or stand under a cool shower);
- drink water;
- to ensure peace.
If children are overheated in the sun, what should I do? The recommendations are the same as for adults. In severe cases, call an ambulance. She will not be superfluous.