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During days of high temperatures, the Ambulance Service is urging people to follow a number of simple precautions to keep cool.
• Always stay well hydrated by drinking cool fluids, preferably water. Avoid alcohol as this will cause dehydration!
• Where possible, choose light coloured, loose fitting clothing – avoid overdressing
• NEVER, EVER leave children alone in a car as the inside heat can become life threatening within MINUTES
• Avoid activities in the sun between the hours of 11am and 3pm when the sun is strongest
• Wear a shirt and hat in the sun – even whilst swimming
• Use plenty of sunscreen when outside and reapply regularly
• Be aware
of the following warning signs and symptoms:
Nausea
Faintness
Dizziness
Loss of appetite
Headache
Vomiting
Drowsiness/Unconsciousness
If any of these
symptoms occur, try get the person to a cooler environment, lay the person
down and cool them by applying cool, wet towels around the neck and underarms.
If conscious,
give cool fluids (preferably water) to drink.
If the person
fails to improve..
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