{"id":45727,"date":"2024-01-24T13:59:54","date_gmt":"2024-01-24T02:59:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emergency.com.au\/?p=45727"},"modified":"2024-01-25T11:14:13","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T00:14:13","slug":"summer-is-the-season-of-heat-stroke","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emergency.com.au\/2024\/01\/24\/summer-is-the-season-of-heat-stroke\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer is the season of Heat Stroke"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1555231337556{margin-top: -8% !important;padding-top: 16% !important;padding-bottom: 20% !important;background-image: url(http:\/\/emergency.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/warm.jpg?id=1123) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"v-white-text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Summer is the season of Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<strong>Learn the signs and Symptoms of Heatstroke and Heat Exhaustion.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Heatwaves can be deadly, so it\u2019s important to learn how to stay cool in hot weather and watch for the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Here\u2019s what to look for and what you can do to help. Note that the risk of heat-related illness can increase with young children, the elderly, pregnant women, and those taking certain medications.<\/p>\n<p>Heat exhaustion happens when someone becomes dehydrated due to fluid loss from a hot environment and\/or excessive physical activity. The symptoms of heat exhaustion include<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>normal or mildly higher body temperature,<\/li>\n<li>cool, pale, clammy skin,<\/li>\n<li>excessive sweating,<\/li>\n<li>thirst, headache,<\/li>\n<li>muscle cramps,<\/li>\n<li>rapid, weak pulse,<\/li>\n<li>fainting,<\/li>\n<li>or dizziness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms of heat exhaustion, move to a cooler place, loosen clothing, and sip water. If symptoms persist or worsen, seek medical attention immediately or call 000.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some tips to help prevent heat exhaustion:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids.<\/li>\n<li>Wear lightweight and light-colored clothing.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid being outside during the hottest parts of the day.<\/li>\n<li>Take frequent breaks in the shade or indoors.<\/li>\n<li>Use fans or air conditioning to cool down.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid strenuous activities during the hottest parts of the day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms of heat stroke, such as high body temperature, altered mental state, or seizures, seek emergency medical attention immediately.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthdirect.gov.au\/heatstroke\">https:\/\/www.healthdirect.gov.au\/heatstroke<\/a> for more info.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row 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