Sunstroke or heat stroke: react correctly - there is a risk of circulatory collapse
Created: 07/22/2022, 06:44
By: Anna Maureen Bremer
If you have heat stroke or sunstroke, you need help.
It is important to avoid mistakes, otherwise there is a risk of circulation collapse.
As
echo24.de
reports, the extreme values not only bring bathing fun and holiday feelings, but also dangers that can even be life-threatening.
For many, heat stroke and sunstroke are just terms that they don't even know what's behind them.
People often don't even know how to properly help an overheated person - and that there are mistakes in doing so that should urgently be avoided.
“You often get sunstroke faster than you think.
Heat stroke can even be life-threatening,” warns former DRK federal doctor Prof. Peter Sefrin.
With the tips of the emergency doctor, the right measures can be taken in a state of emergency.
Recognize heat stroke – these are the signs:
Heat stroke causes heat to build up in the body.
As a result, the body temperature heats up to 40 degrees or more.
Skin is hot and dry
Pulse beat accelerated
Sweat production fails
Affected person feels tired and exhausted
Cramps and vomiting are possible
Possible: dizziness, confusion or hallucinations up to unconsciousness
How can I properly help with heat stroke?
Put the affected person in the shade immediately - or protect them from the sun's rays with a rescue blanket
Elevate upper body
Offer to drink water, fruit juice spritzer or fruit tea
BUT
: Only if the person concerned is fully conscious
Elevate your legs if you feel dizzy
In case of unconsciousness: stable lateral position!
Then (!) make an
emergency call (112)
and check consciousness and breathing until the rescue workers arrive.
Cool body carefully with damp cloths, especially in the head and neck area
NEVER cool down
by immersing your whole body in cold water or ice directly on the skin: you risk a
circulatory collapse
.
Recognizing sunstroke – these are the signs:
However, heat stroke is not the only danger that comes with staying unprotected in the sun for too long.
Sunstroke is probably even better known.
What many people don't realize is that there are some differences between the two.
The expert explains: "In contrast to heat stroke, sunstroke primarily affects the brain if the uncovered head is exposed to the sun for too long and the meninges are irritated as a result." Here the symptoms usually appear when the skin and body temperature is normal.
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crimson, hot head
headache
dizziness
nausea
tinnitus
Stiff neck
Drowsiness and even unconsciousness can also occur hours later.
How can I really help with sunstroke?
If there is any suspicion, immediately move the affected person to the shade
Conscious person: Elevate head in shade and cool head and neck with damp cloth
Adequate hydration is helpful for brain and body recovery
BUT ONLY
if the person is responsive and not vomiting!
Condition not better after 15 to 30 minutes?
person should go to the doctor!
In case of unconsciousness: stable lateral position!
Check breathing and
dial emergency number (112)
.
Weather experts expect many dry summer or hot days in the coming months.
It is therefore important to know the dangers and correct behavior in emergency situations.