Mild Heat Stroke

Heat stroke is a form of hyperthermia (abnormally elevated body temperature) with accompanying physical and neurological symptoms. Unlike heat cramps and heat exhaustion, two less severe forms of hyperthermia, heat stroke is a true medical emergency that can be fatal if not treated properly and quickly.

Those most at risk of heat stroke. Anyone can suffer from heat stroke, but most of those at risk are:
ยท People over 65 years, especially those living alone or without air conditioning
Babies ยท and young children
ยท The pregnant and lactating
ยท People who are physically ill, especially with heart disease or hypertension
ยท People who take medications for mental illness.

Types of heat stroke?
There are two main types of heat stroke: external and classical
.
Heat stroke effort
People with heat stroke effort are usually people who exercise in hot conditions too.
Classic heat stroke
People with classic heat stroke are usually elderly, very young children (infants and young children) or debilitated people who are in hot environments too long. The elderly are particularly vulnerable to heat.

What are heat exhaustion and heat stroke?
Heat exhaustion occurs when the body can not lose heat fast enough. If not treated quickly, it can lead to heatstroke which is a

provided much more dangerous.
Signs of heat exhaustion include:
ยท Feeling light
dizziness ยท
ยท Acceleration of heart rate,
nausea ยท
Headaches ยท
ยท Pressure low blood
Fatigue ยท
confusion ยท
ยท Loss of appetite, and
ยท A general malaise

ยท What to Watch
ยท A wheezing that may indicate an obstruction of upper airway
Excessive panting ยท
ยท Red live mucous membranes (gums, conjunctiva of the eye)
Weakness ยท
aec Reduce
ยท Coma
Altered ยท work
ยท Petechiae (bleeding spot on the gums and / or skin)

How long the effects last?
Heatstroke is a very serious problem. Depending on your general health and age, the effects can last as long as one day or two. The fever and disturbance of body temperature should be treated as soon as discovered.
People with heatstroke real need to be hospitalized in most cases.

Heat exhaustion and heat stroke treatment
Self-Care Home
Home care appropriate for mild heat exhaustion. Heat stroke is a medical emergency and an ambulance should be called immediately.

aec For mild cases of heat exhaustion
No Rest in a cool and shaded.
o Provide cool fluids such as water or sports drinks (which will replace the salt that has been lost). Salty snacks are appropriate as tolerated.

Prevention
Any animal that can not be cooled is at risk of heat stroke. Following these guidelines can help prevent serious problems.
ยท Keep pets with predisposing conditions such as heart disease, obesity, age, or breathing problems cool and shade.

Even a normal activity for these pets can be harmful.
aec Provide access to water at all times.
aec Do not leave your pet in a parked car in warm even if you're in the shade or will be made a bit of time. Temperature

inside a parked car can quickly reach up to 140 degrees.