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Post by jambandjohn on May 29, 2006 20:26:28 GMT -5
Last year wasn't too bad but in '04 a lot of people went down because of the temps well into the 90's (plus alcohol and other things...). I've passed out twice before due to heat and it's zero fun, wouldn't wish it on anyone. Drink a lot of water, sweating is good for you. Use gobs of sunscreen and if you insist on going shirtless make sure your back gets greased too. Take shade breaks, go play in the fountain, save your serious drinking for when the sun is heading down...
Web MD's Understanding Heat-Related Illness -- Symptoms
Heat cramp symptoms include:
* Severe, sometimes disabling, cramps that typically begin suddenly in the hands, calves or feet. * Hard, tense muscles.
Heat exhaustion symptoms include:
* Fatigue * Nausea * Headaches * Excessive thirst * Muscle aches and cramps * Weakness * Confusion or anxiety * Drenching sweats, often accompanied by cold, clammy skin. * Slowed or weakened heartbeat. * Dizziness * Fainting * Agitation
Heat exhaustion requires immediate attention but is not usually life-threatening.
Heat stroke symptoms inlcude:
* Nausea and vomiting. * Headache. * Dizziness or vertigo. * Fatigue. * Hot, flushed, dry skin. * Rapid heart rate. * Decreased sweating. * Shortness of breath. * Decreased urination. * Blood in urine or stool. * Increased body temperature (104 to 106 degrees Fahrenheit). * Confusion, delirium or loss of consciousness. * Convulsions.
Heat stroke can occur suddenly, without any symptoms of heat exhaustion. If a person is experiencing symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke, OBTAIN MEDICAL CARE IMMEDIATELY. Any delay could be fatal. You should seek emergency medical care for anyone who has been in the heat and who has the following symptoms:
* Confusion, anxiety or loss of consciousness. * Very rapid or dramatically slowed heartbeat. * Rapid rise in body temperature that reaches 104 to 106 degrees Fahrenheit. * Either drenching sweats accompanied by cold, clammy skin (which may indicate heat exhaustion); or a marked decrease in sweating accompanied by hot, flushed, dry skin (which may indicate heat stroke). * Convulsions. * Any other heat-related symptom that is not alleviated by moving to a shady or air-conditioned area and administering fluids and salts.
They have booths set up at various spots in the campground that can provide medical help. I haven't needed real emergency care and don't know anyone who has, so I can't say much about that, but last year my friend twisted her ankle and they gave us a bandage to wrap it up.
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