What to do with sunlight?

Solar strike is a dangerous situation requiring emergency medical care. If you suspect that a man happened to a sun blow, immediately call an ambulance and reserve the first help before the arrival of the doctors.

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Signs of sunshine

Signs of sunshine include:

headache;
dizziness and confusion;
excessive sweating and pale, sticky skin;
cramps in hand, legs and stomach;
student breathing or pulse;
temperature 38 ° C or higher;
intense thirst.

Symptoms are often the same in adults and children, although children can become sluggish and sleepy. If a person demonstrates signs of sunshine, it needs to be immediately cooled.

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First aid for sunlight

Perform the following 4 steps:

Move the victim in a cool place.
Ask him to lie down and lift his legs slightly.
Ask him to drink more water.
Cool its skin - sprinkle or wipe the skin with cool water. Attach the cold in the area of \u200b\u200bthe armpits or neck.

Do not leave the victim one until he becomes better.

The solar blow passes and man tends to feel better for 30 minutes.

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Call an ambulance

Immediately call ambulance if a person:

after 30 minutes I did not feel better;
feels hot and dry;
does not sweat, although it's too hot to the touch;
has a temperature that rises to 40 ° C or higher;
has a rapid pulse or shortness of breath;
confuses words;
convulsions;
loses consciousness;
not responding.

These are dangerous signs of thermal impact. While you are waiting for doctors, continue to provide first aid.

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How to protect yourself from a sun blow?

In hot weather, especially with exercise, there is a high risk of obtaining solar strike.

To prevent sunlight, you need:

drink a lot of cold drinks, especially during training;
more often take a cool bath or shower;
wearing light, loose clothes;
periodically wet water or clothing;
avoid the Sun from 11:00 to 15:00;
avoid excessive alcohol;
avoid extreme physical exertion.

Compliance with these uncomplicated rules will also prevent dehydration and help you remain healthy and keep well-being in a hot period.

Watch out for children, older people and people with chronic diseases (such as diabetes or heart problems), because they are more at risk of obtaining a sun blow.