The summer is a good time to go out and participate in many activities. But care must be taken to ensure that you do not overdo it strenuous activities in times of high temperature and high humidity, some deaths have been reported and many people taken to the hospital during periods of extreme heat. This article contains some suggestions on how to deal with this problem and how to care for others who could be affected.
In addition to high temperatures, one should be aware of the effects of high humidity. The humidex is a measurement of how feels the temperature due to moisture and can can add 10-15 degrees Celsius on a hot day.
The problem arises when fast people about, moisture will not allow normal evaporation of sweat. Moisture sits on your skin and accumulates heat internally. Problems with the extremes of heat and humidity are applied to every part of the world undergoing such variations. The aim of this article is to share information from my own experiences. These can be applied around the world where it deserves.
Normal perspiration evaporates with a resulting skin surface cooling effect. When the air is humid the evaporation of sweat is has slowed somewhat, or even stopped with an increase in the internal temperature of the body. It is recommended that people drink plenty of fluids, in such conditions, to replace lost fluid. As well as most experts recommend a slowing down or elimination of strenuous exercise whenever possible.
There are now available garments that meet the perspiration and release it in such a way that there is an effect of cooling the body. Spray bottles are also a good idea, as fresh liquid onto the skin is very comforting and an aid in the reduction of temperature. Toronto firefighters were presented in news Canadian recommends placing the forearms in fresh fluid. The idea is that there are many blood vessels in the lower arms that can cool down to helping to reduce the temperature of the Centre of the village.
Children are very vulnerable to excessive heat. Most of the school ensuring that children do not take part in activities vigorous and frequent consumption of water is encouraged. Older adults should be supervised to ensure that they do not succumb to excessive heat. In parts of Europe, where air conditioning is not as common as in North America, there have been cases of elderly who suffer in heat waves, and many have succumbed as a result.
Where search possible air conditioned places, drink plenty of water; But, do so in moderation. Regular drinks but exaggerating at a high volume can cause problems due to the absorption of large quantities of water.
Wear comfortable, loose clothing and if it is possible to look at the new clothing they can evaporate with a cooling effect. Keep an eye out for others. This can be very important in places outdoors and festivals where people can lead with the events and neglects to keep in fluids or on their movements in the enthusiasm of a festival. Diligence from others can save a life.
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