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.
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.
Great article!
I had to chuckle at the "learn to swim" line.
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.