What to do when someone faints from heatstroke

When someone shows signs of drowsy eyes, red face, and body temperature above 40 degrees Celsius, they need to be taken to a ventilated place and then find a way to cool down quickly.

The North is in a state of heat over 40 degrees. A tAmong the dangerous diseases in hot season is heatstroke (also known as heat stroke). Heat stroke can killor damage to the brain and other internal organs in the body. Heat stroke can affect people of any age.

To cool down, apply ice packs to the armpits, groin, and neck of the patient with heatstroke. Photo:Examiner.

DBelow are the symptoms, treatment and prevention of sunstroke and heatstroke:

Symptoms of heatstroke

The hallmark symptom of heat stroke is a core body temperature above 40.5°C. Often fainting may be the first sign.

In mild cases, the patient feels tired, dizzy, lightheaded, has an increased heart rate, increased breathing rate, palpitations, muscle weakness or cramps, etc.don't sweat even though the weather is hot,red, hot and dry skin

In severe cases, the patient has severe headache, increasing difficulty breathing, feeling nauseous or vomiting, etc.rapid and shallow breathing,weakness or paralysis of one side of the body, seizures, fainting or coma, cardiovascular collapse and possible death.

People at high risk include the elderly, children, and pregnant women; people who work or exercise at high intensity outdoors in the sun for long periods of time or in hot environments; and people with chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, and diabetes.

How to handle

Mild:

-Quickly proceed to reduce the victim's body temperature byImmediately move the victim to a cool, airy place.

- Loosen or remove some of the victim's outer clothing. Then, wipe the victim's body with a cool towel or pour cool water on the victim's body and dry it. Place a towel soaked in cool water or ice in areas such as the armpits, groin, and both sides of the neck to help quickly reduce body temperature.

- If the victim can drink, give them small sips of cool water. It is best to give them water with added salt and minerals such as Oresol mixed in the correct dosage according to the instructions.

- If the victim has a cramp, gently massage the cramped muscle area.

- Be careful not to let too many people surround the victim. After about 10-15 minutes the symptoms will gradually decrease.

Severity:

If the victim has severe symptoms, call 115 immediately or quickly take the victim to the hospital.to the nearest medical facility. Note: During transport, regularly apply cool compresses to the victim.

Preventive

- Limit going out in the sun on hot days, especially at noon.

- Avoid entering and exiting air-conditioned rooms suddenly.

- Wear bright clothesu, cool, sweat absorbent

- Drink more water, and it is best to drink water mixed with salt according to the formula 4-5 g of salt per liter of water.

- Eat green vegetables and fruits.

- For those who have to work in hot weatherDo not work too long in hot environments. Take a short break and then continue working.

According to VNE