Heat strokes can affect anyone who is outside in the sun on
a hot day working or on a practice field for a sport. Health Briefs reminds
readers about how to prevent a heat stroke and what to do if someone suffers
one.
The symptoms of heat stroke are: nausea, headache,
dizziness, vomiting, skin is hot to the touch and possibly a change in behavior
such as agitation. When someone exhibits these signs of heat stroke, there are
specific steps to take before an emergency teams are called.
The National
Athletic Trainer's Association (NATA) issued new guidelines for coaches and adults
who work with student athletes: cool the patient down before the medical response
arrives. If the patient’s core body temperature
can be cooled down for at least 30 minutes before an ambulance arrives, the chances
of saving that life improve greatly. The same rule should apply to anyone who seems
to display symptoms of heat stroke. The
Health Briefs TV show encourages those who lead kids in summer athletic programs
and school sports practices to start slowly when taking kids outside to
practice when they have been indoors. Be aware of asking young athletes to don
full uniform in the heat of the day. And always be sure there are plenty of
cold drinks on hand from water to sports drinks to replenish fluids, vitamins
and minerals lost to sweating. Be alert and safe summer training sessions.
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