{"id":176,"date":"2019-08-05T20:41:00","date_gmt":"2019-08-05T20:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.riveroaksoceansideapts.com\/blog\/?p=176"},"modified":"2019-08-29T20:45:05","modified_gmt":"2019-08-29T20:45:05","slug":"heat-exhaustion-and-heat-stroke-know-the-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.riveroaksoceansideapts.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/05\/heat-exhaustion-and-heat-stroke-know-the-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke – Know the Difference"},"content":{"rendered":"

Summertime is outdoor time, a great time to walk, bicycle, play tennis, run or work outdoors. As long, that is, as you don’t overdo it. A bit too much exercise under the hard-beating sun and too little shade and rehydration, and you might find that one of your companions doesn’t look so good. They’re dizzy, a bit faint, and complaining of nausea and\/or headache. What should you do? Is it adequate to sit them down in the shade and give them a cool drink, or do you need to call for help?<\/p>\n

Is It Heat Exhaustion or Heatstroke?<\/h2>\n

Heat exhaustion can often be dealt with by laypersons on the scene, but heatstroke is a medical emergency and requires an immediate call to 911. According to the Center for Disease Control, here are some of the differences, as well as the treatment:<\/p>\n

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  Disorientation: A person with heat exhaustion may be dizzy, but confusion is a sign of heatstroke.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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  Skin: In heat exhaustion, the skin is cold, pale and clammy. In heatstroke, it’s hot and red and may be dry or damp.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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  Pulse: Heat exhaustion, fast and weak. Heatstroke, fast and strong.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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  Temperature: If it’s higher than 103, it’s heatstroke.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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  Nausea, headache and passing out can happen in both heat exhaustion and heatstroke.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  For Heatstroke:<\/h2>\n

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    Call 911.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Get the victim somewhere cooler.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Lower the body temperature. Use cool damp cloths or a bath if it's available.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Do not<\/strong> allow the person to drink.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    For Heat Exhaustion:<\/h2>\n

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      Get them to a cool place.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Loosen their clothes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      As with heat exhaustion, use cool damp cloths or a bath to lower temperature.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Give sips of water.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      If there is vomiting, the symptoms get worse or they last more than an hour, get medical help right away.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      It may be hot outside, but it’s always comfortable at River Oaks, Oceanside, CA apartments<\/a> in the tranquil hills of San Diego County. River Oaks is pet-friendly and offers scenic walks with magnificent canyon views. Keep your cool in their two swimming pools or at the California beach just minutes away. Call 877 635-6188 to schedule a tour and find the one- or two-bedroom apartment that’s perfect for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Summertime is outdoor time, a great time to walk, bicycle, play tennis, run or work outdoors. As long, that is, as you don’t overdo it. A bit too much exercise under the hard-beating sun and too little shade and rehydration, and you might find that one of your companions doesn’t look so good. They’re dizzy,… <\/p>\n

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