First aid sunlight and heat stroke: Learn how to save human life!

Schooldays left far behind, teachers lesson OBZHD recall a warm word, and knowledge, which were received at an early age, have sunk into oblivion together with school certificates. In the yard the sun beats down mercilessly, and thus the risk of "catch" sunstroke everyone has. So, summer is in full swing, you relax with friends at the sea ... and suddenly someone from them feel bad! What happened to him, heat stroke or maybe the sun? Are you sure you can distinguish one from another and at the same time to provide first aid? No? Then read carefully!

Sunstroke - a condition that develops as a result of prolonged exposure to sunlight on the head and upper neck in hot weather.

Heatstroke - the result of a general overheating of the body, including sunlight.





Symptoms of solar and heat stroke:

nausea; vomiting; headache; lethargy, yawning, drowsiness; facial flushing; increased body temperature; tinnitus; blackout; shortness of breath; weakness; dizziness.




First aid for solar and heat stroke:

1. Ukroy affected by sunlight, bring it out of the stuffy, hot room into the fresh air.

2. Gives the affected Half-upright position.

3. Undo constraining clothes of the victim, remove synthetic clothes.

4. Give a sniff of a cotton swab moistened with ammonia.

5. Wipe the head, chest and neck with a cloth dampened with cool water.

6. Let the victim drink plenty of liquids at room temperature - juice, water, fruit compote.

7. If the body temperature is affected above 39 ° C and adults 38 ° C in children, can give one of antipyretic drugs.

Warning!

watched whether the patient is breathing. If not breathing, begin rescue breathing. Check the pulse. When embarking on a cardiac arrest chest compressions. In the event of respiratory failure and (or) circulation, seizures and persistent impairment of consciousness immediately call an ambulance!



What NOT to do when the sun and heat stroke:

2. Fast and quenched victim (dipping in a cold bath).

Be careful, overlooking the sea with children or the elderly - they are more prone to sun and heat stroke. Share these tips with your friends, in time to provide first aid can save a human life!

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