{"id":38981,"date":"2024-01-06T07:56:08","date_gmt":"2024-01-06T06:56:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myspecialdoctor.it\/uncategorized\/illnesses-from-exposure-to-high-temperatures\/"},"modified":"2024-02-12T17:32:49","modified_gmt":"2024-02-12T16:32:49","slug":"illnesses-from-exposure-to-high-temperatures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myspecialdoctor.it\/en\/emergencies\/illnesses-from-exposure-to-high-temperatures\/","title":{"rendered":"Illnesses from exposure to high temperatures"},"content":{"rendered":"

Heat stroke<\/strong><\/h4>

Heat stroke is an emergency that endangers \nlife; in fact, victims who are not treated immediately die. If \ndeath does not occur, the high body temperature will damage tissues and \nthe organs of the organism. Every minute lost increases the possibility of serious \ncomplications.<\/p>

Heat collapse<\/strong><\/h4>

Heatstroke collapse is secondary to the \nprofuse sweating and insufficient fluid intake, which should \nreplace water and mineral salts, lost after a period in an environment \nvery hot. There are differences between heat collapse and heat stroke. \nIn the former case the temperature is normal, while in the latter case the temperature \nIs generally high. Furthermore, in heat collapse, the mental state is \nnormal, but in heat stroke it is altered. <\/p>

What to do?<\/p>

  1. Bringing the patient \nIn a cool place and undress it.<\/li>
  2. Lifting the legs \n15-20 centimeters.<\/li>
  3. Give cold water \nWith a teaspoon of salt or a drink containing electrolytes.<\/li>
  4. Ventilate the \npatient and give sponge baths with cold water.<\/li>
  5. If there is no improvement \nwithin 30 minutes seek medical attention.<\/li><\/ol>

    IHeat cramps<\/strong><\/p><\/h4>

    When we talk about heat cramps, we mean spasms \nmuscle, painful affecting the legs or abdominal muscles. The causes \nare still unknown, but they often occur after a few hours of \nintense physical activity and in individuals who have sweated a lot, losing \nmany liquids.<\/p>

    What to do?<\/p>

    1. Bringing the victim \nIn a cool place.<\/li>
    2. Stretching the muscle \nWith cramps.<\/li>
    3. Give some water \ncold to the patient, adding salt or a drink containing electrolytes.<\/li>
    4. Trying to tighten \nthe upper lip.<\/li><\/ol>

      Other illnesses from exposure to high temperatures <\/h4>

      Tropical lichen \n<\/strong> is an itchy rash that occurs on the skin \nsweat. It is treated by drying the skin and cooling it.<\/p>

      Heat edema<\/strong> is swelling of the hands, feet, or ankles. \nIt is very common in people not used to hot places, but it resolves itself \nquietly with elastic stockings and leg lifts, which reduce \nthe swelling.<\/p>

      Heat syncope<\/strong> is a fainting spell that occurs when standing too long in a hot environment. It is possible to treat syncope in the same way as fainting.<\/p>

      \nSource: Mediserve<\/a>‘s Pocket Guide to First Aid.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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