Dis-Chem Catalogue - 2019/12/01-2020/02/29 (Page 31)

heat exhaustion and heatstroke are forms suffer from heat exhaustion which progresses • avoid exposure to the sun in the middle of the day when the uv intensity is at its highest • stay hydrated by drinking sufficient fluids such as water and sports "don't overdo your drinking as it is shouldn't feel bloated after drinking regular intervals." • avoid drinks that may dehydrate you and coffee • wear wraparound uv protected sunglasses and a wide brimmed hat • apply a broad spectrum sunscreen of on parts of the body not protected by clothing and reapply frequently • ensure babies and children are well protected and kept out of the sun • pregnant women should avoid exposure to the sun • avoid excessive exposure while swimming or other water- related activities check if the medication you are on causes a sensitivity to heat when heat becomes a death trap while there are no statistics available in and children continue to suffocate to death after being left in a parked outside a parked car is around 35°c the temperature inside the car can quickly small child within the hour many pets suffer the same horrific overheat when there is no free flow of not keep your car cool enough warns the spca avoid a tragedy by never leaving any length of time how you can help • the first thing to do is move the person out of the sun and into the shade it's vital to attempt to reduce the person's body temperature in order to try and prevent the potential for organ damage • remove any tight clothing bathtub filled with cool or tepid be sure to keep a close eye in case the patient loses consciousness do not use very cold water as it can prevent heat from escaping the body core garden house and wiped down fan the person if possible to encourage evaporation and cooling of the skin • it is also vital to give him or her drinking water or even better isotonic drinks containing electrolytes • if unable to take liquids orally medical staff may give the patient intravenous hydration by means patient suffers heart failure phew! cancer alert while too much exposure to the sun's uv rays has premature ageing effects be much more lethal than wrinkles according to the cancer society of second highest incidence of skin cancer protection from the sun's ultra violet rays can literally save your life read more on what you and your keep your cool at bedtime • if you don't have air conditioning try placing a bowl of ice in front of a fan to create a cooling mist • choose cotton sheets and sleep wear • change pillowcases frequently for fresh ones according to the world meteorological air temperature on earth was 57.6°c in the death valley desert in the usa in 1913 recorded a temperature of 50.3°c in national emergency numbers to keep if you do notice that a child or pet is suffering in a hot car with no assistance - you could save a life benefits 29