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Heat Stroke (Sun Stroke) treatment
Heat Stroke (Sun Stroke):- Severe hyperthermia is defined as a body temperature of 104 F (40 C) or higher. The body normally generates heat as a result of metabolism and is usually able to dissipate the heat by radiation of heat through the skin or by evaporation of sweat.
Symptoms:-
🔸Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
🔹Brain swelling.
🔸Kidney failure.
🔹Liver failure.
🔸Metabolic dysfunction.
🔹Nerve damage.
🔸Reduced blood flow to the heart and other circulatory problems.
Treatments:-
✅ Encouraging them to drink slightly salted fluids, such as sports drinks or salted water.
✅ Have them lay down in a cool, shady, well-ventilated environment.
Immersing them in cool water, if possible.
✅ Misting them with water and blowing air across their bodies (evaporative cooling).
✅ Monitoring their breathing carefully and removing any airway blockages.
✅ Not giving any medications, including aspirin and acetaminophen.
Removing any clothing that is light or heavy.
