Heat Stroke
When we work or exercises in a hot, humid or concealed environment, our bodies are unable to dissipate heat by perspiration. The body temperature will rise rapidly, resulting in a damage of brain cells.
Clinical Features
(1) The skin is hot, dry and red.
(2) Headache, nausea and thirst appear.
(3) The patient may feel dizzy. When the condition deteriorates, he will be in a stupor and gradually lapse into unconsciousness.
(4) The body temperature will rises to over 40°C.
Treatment
(1) Move the patient to a cool place.
(2) Lower the patient’s body temperature fall to 38°C- Take off his clothes accordingly, wipe his body with a wet towel and Fan him to keep him cool.
(3) If the patient is unconscious, place him in a recovery position. If the patient is conscious, give him water to drink. But do not give him any hot or irritating drink.
(4) Send the patient to hospital for treatment.