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Do You Know The Difference Between Heat Exhaustion And Heat Stroke?
June 25, 2018
During extremely hot and humid weather, your body’s ability to cool itself is challenged according to the National Weather Service.
When the body heats too rapidly to cool itself properly, or when too much fluid or salt is lost through dehydration or sweating, body temperature rises and you or someone you care about may experience a heat-related illness. It is important to know the symptoms of excessive heat exposure and the appropriate responses.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides a list of warning signs and symptoms of heat illness, and recommended first aid steps. Some of these symptoms and steps are listed below. Click on the infographic below for a full size version.
Source. National Weather Service
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6 Responses to “Do You Know The Difference Between Heat Exhaustion And Heat Stroke?”
Be especially attentive of the elderly and those with respiratory issues. Make every attempt to keep them indoors, in the air conditioning and insure there is plenty of cool water their disposal!
We have seen an increase in the number of these calls in the last week. Hydrate,hydrate,hydrate folks. Thanks for this article. It most definitely could save life
Don’t push on cutting these lawns in full sun at noon. Early morning or at sunset there is plenty light..
Thanks for posting this vital information. I was about between the two and the only two people around didn’t have a clue. I wish they had known this. It was very hard to speak or move. Finally gave me some water. Do not pick produce alone at noon.
This is great information!
Thanks for the adding this to your news for the day. May want to run it every day with the heat and heat index like it is and is going to be.