Heat stroke refers to the pathological condition of the body (child or adult), which occurs due to the detrimental effect on the person of too hot air, as well as solar (infrared) radiation.
Most often, overheating occurs in young children. This fact is due to the fact that they have not fully developed thermoregulation of the body, and due to a long stay in the sun it can easily be violated.
Symptoms of heat stroke in children
Overheating of the body in a child occurs at high air temperature, which varies from 28 degrees Celsius and above. In addition, this phenomenon is often formed due to increased humidity (in summer), violation of the drinking regime and excessive wrapping of the baby in multi-layer clothing.
It is also worth noting that adolescents under adverse weather conditions can also get overheated. In this regard, it is important for adults to know what symptoms of heat stroke in children are manifested in the first place. Indeed, with this phenomenon, if hospitalization is not possible for any reason, parents urgently need to provide the child with the necessary assistance.
Currently, the following symptoms of heat stroke in children are distinguished:
- blue lips;
- high temperature (40 ° C and more);
- blanching of the skin;
- reduced or complete lack of sweating;
- increased heart rate ;
- strong blue mucous membranes (cyanosis);
- leg cramps;
- dyspnea;
- complete / partial loss of consciousness;
- low blood pressure.
The above signs of overheating of the body are most likely with this phenomenon. But the symptoms of heat stroke in children can manifest themselves as follows:
- thirst, lethargy, weakness, fatigue;
- yawning, dizziness, headache, tinnitus;
- dilated pupils, darkening in the eyes;
- loss of coordination, fuzzy movements;
- belching, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting;
- heavy bleeding from the nose.
Heat stroke: home treatment
If there are obvious signs of overheating of the body, experts recommend taking one of the following plant-based drugs:
- “Belladonna” (one dose every 16 minutes, 5-7 times).
- "Cuprum Metallicum" (one dose every 30 minutes).
- "Natrum Carbonicum" (one dose every 30 minutes).
Heat stroke: first aid for a child
- It is necessary to quickly eliminate all external factors that caused overheating. Then it is necessary to remove excess clothing from the child and transfer him to a room with an air temperature of not more than and at least 18 - 20 ° .
- The skin of a person should be wiped with 55% alcohol, and then cool the head with ice or cold water.
- The child should be given a large amount of water (1% salt solution, weak tea, 0.6% soda solution, 6% glucose solution , etc.).
- For newborn children, diet therapy is required. On the first day, one breastfeeding should be skipped, and the total amount of food reduced by 30%.
- With severe heat stroke, infants need urgent hospitalization. Treatment of a teenage child can be carried out at home (depending on severity).