3 Steps: Beat Heat Wave this summer
As the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOOA) in
the US reports said that 2016 was on course to beat 2015 as the hottest year on
record globally, the Ministry of Earth Sciences reiterated that for India
too it “could be one of the warmest years of the century”.
There is also a high probability of 76% of maximum temperatures
in the core Heat Wave (HW) zone during the 2016 hot weather season to be above
normal.
With different resources more than 2500 person died due to heat
wave in different cities of India
Three steps which help you to beat this heat wave in this
summer.
1. Organize
Yourself for Heat wave.
Always keep knowledge about local weather
forecast and keep updated about upcoming temperature changes.
Always be aware about body temperature and heat index. Direct sunlight increases
the heat index of the body.
Always cover your body, head & ears
from cloth. Try to be in cool place at the warmest part of the day, if
you don’t have air conditioned then try to spend time in mall, school,
libraries & office.
Remember to maintain an
adequate level of hydration, which
means you'll need to consume more water than you usually do when it's hot. If
you're sweating generously,
you will also need to replace electrolytes by
eating a small amount of food with your water or by drinking
specially-formulated electrolyte replacement drinks. Thirst is
the first sign of dehydration;
you should drink sufficient amounts of fluids before you feel thirsty in order
to prevent dehydration.
Avoid alcoholic beverages and
caffeine, as both of these
substances can act as diuretics and promote dehydration.
Don't eat large, protein-rich
meals that can
increase metabolic heat and warm the body.
This tip is pretty
self-explanatory. Light bulbs (like CFLs) give off heat. Fortunately,
summer means it stays light until eight or nine at night. Take advantage of
natural light as much as possible, and keep rooms cool after dark by using
lights minimally or not at all.
2. Symptoms of Heat Stroke:
Higher body
temperature is symptoms of heat stroke, a body temperature 104 F or more
is the main sign of Heat Stroke. Muscle cramps, nausea &
vomiting, Alteration in sweating , Headache , breathing problem, skin rashes,
red eyes, & Flushed skins all are the symptoms of the heat stroke.
3. How
to Respond:
Due to heat waves peoples are disposed
to three heat related conditions.
Heat Cramps:
Heat cramps, a type
of heat illness, are muscle contractions that result from loss of
large amount of salt and water. Heat cramps are associated with cramping in
the abdomen, arms and calves.
Get the person in
cooler place and gently massage the affected muscles, give them some
electrolyte fluid to them.
Heat exhaustion is a condition whose symptoms may
include heavy sweating and a rapid pulse, a result of your body overheating.
There are two types of
heat exhaustion:
Salt depletion: Signs include nausea and vomiting, muscle cramps, and dizziness.
Immediately get out of
the heat and take rest in cool area, preferably in an air-conditioned room. If
you can't get inside, try to find the nearest cool and shady places.
· Drink plenty of fluid.
· Remove any tight or unnecessary clothing.
· Take a cool shower, bath, or sponge bath.
· Apply other cooling measures such as fans or
ice towels.
If such measures fail
to provide relief within 15-20 minutes, seek emergency medical help, because
untreated heat exhaustion can progress to heat stroke.
Heat stroke ,when your body temperature rises rapidly and you are
unable to cool down. It can be life-threatening by causing damage to your brain
and other vital organs.
· Keep the person in a cool tub of water or a
cool shower so that temperature get down.
· Spray cool water on person body, massage of
ice berg on foot & palm.
· Sponge with cool water, cover the body with
wet towel.
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