Posted on 07/30/2005 6:12:25 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
Heat exhaustion is a disabling but not immediately life-threatening condition that occurs when the body becomes dehydrated through excessive sweating. Symptoms include:
• Fatigue;
• Nausea/dizziness;
• Headaches;
• Weakened heartbeat;
• Excessive thirst;
• And fainting.
Though heat exhaustion is not fatal, it can progress into heat stroke if these early warning signs are ignored. Immediate medical treatment (which involves re-hydrating and cooling the body) is necessary.
Heat stroke occurs when sweating cannot cool the body adequately and body temperatures rise to dangerous levels (even up to 106 degrees)--temperatures that can literally cook the brain. Symptoms include:
• Red, hot and dry skin (no sweating);
• Rapid pulse;
• Throbbing headache;
• Fatigue;
• Nausea/dizziness;
• Confusion;
• And unconsciousness.
Heat stroke can be life-threatening if not treated properly. Suspected heat stroke victims should be given emergency medical care immediately.
Can we NEVER escape the mommy-syndrome where we have to be told not to be idiots?
It is insulting to have to listen to this on the news. I can always hear when it's coming -- "Here are a few tips on how to keep safe while....." It ALWAYS follows something like a shark/dog/bear attack, or some such thing.
Sorry, it just annoys me to be treated like a moron.
I thought some might have your reaction but there are some good tips and things to watch for.
I did not know the treatment described for jellyfish stings, which I do know are very painful as my young brother suffered when we were children.
Hopefully, one person will read something here that will be helpful.
How lucky you are to already be so informed.
Jellyfish. I fear them more than sharks.
Great article!
I had to chuckle at the "learn to swim" line.
By the way I find the articles that You post to be
interesting and informative. Keep up the good work:)
I learned about jellyfish in 1970, in Matzalan.
There were red flags up on the beach, with jellyfish on them.
That was all that was needed.
I didn't and don't consider that luck. It was the hotels' business to warn the folks.
I don't mean to be deprecating but those with brains will figure it out. Those with none will figure it out after they get stung.
But, perhaps it was a slow day in the news.
Did YOU get stung?
Oh yes, when I was a small child we lived in Florida for a few years. I was stung by pieces of jellyfish which you couldn't even see. I can still remember that to this day!!
Never mind all the safety stuff. All you need to know is get out the sun when you get hot, dont eat the sand, and don't stare at my wifes boobs. We'll all get along just fine.
JUST kidding......truly.
We had no pools but we had the Potomac and Wicomico to swim in. We always used bottom mud or sand and rubbed it on the sting. Mud was better, although I don't know exactly why.
Nasty critters....
The only logical answer is some "common sense pool-swimming-beach control laws".
/s
Well, it she puts them out there, front and center for all the boob-lovers to ogle at, then, what do you expect?
There are swim suits that cover boobs. There are also t-shirts. She has a choice to cover, uncover or, um, accentuate her boobs. It IS her choice.
She just might..... oh, never mind.
Nice photo!
More is burning that the bbq...oh my achin' sunburn!
Legs, medium rare.
What is a ammonia pen?
You mean it bugs you when the weatherman on the local news tells you to dress warmly or take an umbrella??
But how would we survive without this?
Joe you must live close to me. I am a 7th District boy too. Got many a sting in my time, Shaking those jellyfish out of a haul seine net is a thrill you wont forget. I find Meat tenderiser works pretty good.
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