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Show vowmex mess "DETE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Page 15 July 1, 2006 Warm Weather Injuries Heat Cramps e¢ Heat Stroke Symptoms—May known as Sun Stroke ¢ ¢ e ¢ Very high body temperature (>104 degrees); hot, dry skin because the individual has become so dehydrated they can no longer sweat. Rapid pulse. Headache. Slurred speech, dizziness, fainting, possible loss of consciousness. When the heat and humidity are high, slow down and plan strenuous exercise for the coolest times of the day. Dress in lightweight, light-colored clothes since they will reflect the heat and sunlight and help the body maintain a normal temperature To treat, apply firm pressure on cramping muscles or gently massage to relieve spasms. Give sips of water unless nauseated. Remove individual from heat. Heat Exhaustion Symptoms Use a water spray bottle to mist the skin intermittently. This will promote evaporation and cooling of the skin. Take particular care to prevent overheating if an individual is obese, over 65 years old, or on heart or blood pressure medicines. Your physician should always be consulted if you experience any of these conditions or have any questions or concerns. a oe ication ing BQ, a friend stumbled and = a nt fall. She assured everyone that she was fine when friends offered to call She thought that she had just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes. They helped her clean up and brought her a new plate of food. While she appeared a bit shaken up, she went about enjoying herself during the rest of the afternoon. Area of brain deprived af blood Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, this lack of awareness can spell disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symp- Ss Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions. You can remember them by remembering the first three letters of the word “stroke,” S.T.R. Blood clot “S” Blood unable to pass clot Later, her husband called telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital. At 6:00 p.m., she passed away from a stroke she had suffered at the BB Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps she would still be alive. While not everyone dies from a stroke, they may end up “R” Ask him/her to RAISE BOTH ARMS. If the victim has trouble with any one of these tasks, call 911 immediately, and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher. Are you tired of trying to sell your home? I have sold, or have offers pending, on every home I have listed since May 2005. How is this possible? . Honest pricing of your home. Celeste C. Canning PLLC . 1900+ hits per day on PaulJudd.net Attorney at Law . Advertising in Ski Utah Magazine. . Advertising in HillTop Times on _ 2590 Washington Boulevard, ‘ite 200 Ogden, Utah 8440 Local: 801 791-1092 Office: 801 612-9299 Email: ccanninglaw@aol.com Ask the individual to SMILE. “T” Ask the person to TALK, to SAY A SIMPLE SENTENCE The sentence should be coherent, such as, “It is sunny outside today.” nN Avoid eating meals high in foods that increase metabolism and heat production, such as proteins. Drink plenty of water, even when not thirsty. It is recommended that individuals consume | quart, approximately | liter, of water per hour spent in the heat. While sports drinks are all right, studies have shown that individuals with normal dietary salt intake can prevent dehydration with water alone. Avoid alcoholic beverages, since they with a severe disability. A neurologist states that if he can get to a stroke victim within three hours, he can completely reverse the effects. The trick is to recognize and diagnose a stroke, and then medically treat the patient within the first three io) s ¢ Remember the First Three Letters: Use Common Sense to Prevent Heat Related Illnesses © ¢ also be To treat, realize that this is an emergency and may be fatal. Move individual a oie ately to cool environment and call 9 Remove their clothing. Apply cool sti. or place in a cool bath. Do not immerse in ice. Fan individual or use air conditioning. Do not give liquids orally at this time. Emergency team will administer IV fluids. Painful spasms, usually of the leg and abdominal muscles. Typically lasts 1-3 minutes. Heavy sweating. Usually occurs after a person has stopped exercising. Heavy sweating and weakness. cause the body to excrete water and increase the risk of dehydration. Do not take salt tablets unless directed by a doctor, as they can lead to kidney damage. Wear sun block and hats to prevent sunburn. Sunburn can significantly retard the skin’s ability to shed excess heat. Gradually get used to the heat. It takes 2-4 weeks to get fully acclimatized to exercising in a new climate. May still have normal temperature. To treat, move individual out of sun/heat immediately. Have them lie down. Loosen clothing/remove excess clothing and apply cool, wet cloths to torso. Fan victim, or move them to an air-conditioned room. May give sips of water unless nauseated. If so, seek doctor’s care immediately. ° ° Skin that is cool, clammy, pale. Rapid, weak pulse. Fainting, nausea and vomiting, headache, confusion. . 20+ years of experience selling homes in the Valley. ma © Symptoms e . Hundreds of satisfied repeat buyers and sellers. x ° ¢ —_ Heat Cramps, Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke Whether you are playing sports, working in the yard, or participating in other outside activities this summer, you need to know how the heat can affect you. This article will discuss how our bodies react to the heat, different types of heat disorders, and how to treat and prevent heat-related conditions. The human body functions something like a car engine. Both produce heat as they burn fuel for energy. An engine uses a cooling system to keep its temperature stable, and the body uses its complex system of blood vessels and skin in a similar fashion. The body rids itself of extra heat in 3 ways: (1) by varying the rate and depth of blood circulation, (2) by losing water through the skin and sweat glands, and (3) by panting when the blood is heated past 98.6 degrees. As the heart beats faster and pumps more blood, blood vessels dilate to accommodate the increased blood flow, and a complex network of superficial capillaries are activated. As a result of these changes, the blood is circulated closer to the skin and excess heat is released into the cooler air. At the same time, water diffuses through the skin as perspiration. Sweating itself does not cool the body, though. It is the removal of water through evaporation that cools the body. So if the environment is highly humid, the atmosphere cannot absorb the extra heat and sweat from the body and cooling will not occur. Heat disorders develop when there is a reduction in or failure of the body’s ability to release its generated heat through these normal changes in blood circulation and sweating. The body develops symptoms of heat retention in the following “stages”: . High traffic Valley office. Paul Judd 814-5667 Cell Meeting the Legal Needs of Small Business and Their Owners FREE Initial Thirty Minute Consultation. Appointments in Ogden Valley upon request. When you really want to sell your home, call the broker who sells 100% of his listings! orthodontics foe Eni SSE 1/2 point origination fee e We select the lowest rates for you from 40 national a daily * Residential only. 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