Heatstroke

[cowboy]

Heatstroke is the result of depletion of body fluids or exposure to a significant heat source. It can cause feverishness, severe headache and vomiting, the cessation of sweating, and unconsciousness.

1. Cool the body of a heatstroke victim immediately. Make sure it is in the shade. 2. If possible, put him in cool water; wrap him in cool wet clothes or sleeping bag liner; or sponge his skin with cool water, rubbing alcohol, ice, or cold packs.
3. Once the victim's temperature drops to about 101 F, you may lay him in the recovery position in a cool room.
4. If the temperature begins to rise again, you will need to repeat the cooling process.
5. If he/she is able to drink, you may give him some water.
6. Do not give a heatstroke victim any medication.
7. You should watch for signs of shock while waiting for medical attention.

[angryamerican]

Very nice Cowboy. Heat stroke is one of those things people never think about until its to late. A thanks and a Rep for this.

[Drop in a Bucket]

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This is something that we need to be concerned about half the year. Overheating kills as many if not more people than hypothermia every year.

[THE TEMPLAR]

I have taken at least 15 to the Hospital this summer with heat related emergencies .

[angryamerican]

Wow been busy. Whats the average in your area?

[Lothar of the Hill People]

I'm in the CenTex area. Today's the first cloudy day we've had since the 1July. We had 32/36 days of 100*F+ with nothing less than 33% humidity. Average temp here since 1June has been 89 with 78% humidity.

The best treatment for heat stroke is PREVENTION! Don't overwork or travel during periods of high heat especially with high humidity. Drink plenty of water. If you're in the desert, lay up in the shade from at least 1200 till 1700 during high summer. Earlier if necessary. In the South Central and Southeast US, heat and humidity can be every bit as deadly as desert heat, sometimes even deadlier. Heat stroke can permanently damage both brain and heart. If you have to travel on foot or bicycle, do so in the morning hours. The idea is to get where you're going without killing yourself. If you're traveling by paved road on bicycle you can likely travel at least an hour before sunup and an hour or two after sundown. If you are bugging out, it would be wise to have a route plan with scheduled stops that are close to water sources. ideally your bug out location should be no more than 60-75 miles from your home in the pre-bug out phase. That's 2-3 days hike/1-1.5 days bike.