What to do if someone becomes a victim of heat stroke, don't panic! Help them in these ways and save their life

The weather department has issued a heatwave alert. The temperature has crossed 40 degrees in many areas of the country. In such a situation, it is very important to take care of your health. However, sometimes some people become victims of heatstroke (heatstroke first aid) in this season. In such a situation, today we will know how to help someone in case of heatstroke.

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The heat has now reached its peak, due to which people are becoming miserable.

In many parts of the country the mercury has crossed 40 degrees.

In such a situation, it is important to keep some things in mind to avoid heat stroke.

The heat is continuing in many areas of the country including Delhi. In many places, the mercury has crossed 40 degrees. Along with this, the Meteorological Department has also issued an alert regarding heatwave. In such a situation, it is very important to take care of yourself in this weather. However, sometimes even after taking all precautions, some people become victims of heat stroke.

 

In such a situation, today in this article we will tell you what is heatstroke and what are its symptoms. Also, we will know what things to keep in mind when you get heatstroke and how to treat it-

 

What is heatstroke?

Heatstroke occurs when the body temperature rises rapidly and the person is unable to cool down. This increased heat in the body damages the brain and other vital organs, due to which it can be fatal.

Why does heatstroke happen?

 

This can happen due to doing heavy activity in the heat or staying in a hot place for too long. Apart from this, heatstroke can also occur due to heat exhaustion .

Symptoms of heatstroke

• a fever of 104 °F (40 °C) or higher
• Confusion, restlessness, and difficulty speaking
• Dry skin or excessive sweating
• nausea and vomiting
• Redness of the skin
• rapid pulse
• Rapid breathing
• Headache
• unconsciousness
• Seizure outbreak
• Coma

What to do if you get heatstroke?

If a person becomes a victim of heatstroke, keep the following things in mind and give them this treatment as first aid-

• Place the person in a tub of cool water or a cool shower.
• Pipe it onto the person.
• Sponge the person with cool water.
• Place an ice pack or cold, wet towel on the neck, armpits, and groin.
• Cover the person with a cool, wet sheet.
• If the person is conscious, give him or her cool water, electrolyte-rich drinks, or another non-alcoholic beverage without caffeine.
• If the person is unconscious and shows no signs of breathing, coughing, or moving, begin CPR.