Heat stroke
Human body has capability to maintain its temperature within specific range. This phenomenon is called thermoregulation, which is controlled by close monitoring of body temperature and regulating fluctuations in temperature. But under extreme conditions such as very hot weather, temperature monitoring center that is located in brain may stop working and body’s capability of regulating temperature may be affected. This is a life threatening condition and should be taken as an extreme emergency.
Here are some important First aids:
- Move the patient to cooler place
- Remove excess clothing
- Cool down body by
- Bathing
- Sponging
- Place wet towel in armpits, neck, or groin
