Dehydration
What is not enough fluids in your body system called?
Dehydration
What does sweating do?
Remove needed salt and minerals from the body.
What is the best way to stay cool?
Stay indoors, in the air condition
When do heat waves occur?
When the temperature reaches extremely high levels or when the combination of heat and humidity causes the air to become oppressive
What is a sunburn?
Sunburn is the overexposure of the skin to UV radiation that is put out by the suns rays.
What can cause fluid loss?
Loose bowls, vomiting, less fluid intake, medication "water pills", to much medication, infection, fever, health problems, hot weather or in a hot place to long, exercise that causes to much sweating, fast breathing for to long
What drinks should you avoid?
Drinks with caffeine and alcohol
What is another way to stay cool?
Take a cool shower or bath
Who is more affected by extreme heat?
Children, older adults, outside workers, people with disabilities
What are symptoms of a sun burn?
Skin pigmentation turns pink or red, the skin appears warm, painful, and with or without blisters, peeling may occur a few days later
Not enough fluids can affect which body systems?
Heart, Kidneys, Lungs
What kind of clothing should you wear?
Lightweight, light colored, loose fitting
What should you never do with kids and pets?
Leave them in a parked car
What gender is more affected by extreme heat?
Males
Who is most vulnerable to sunburns?
Fair skinned or people with freckles: usually people with red hair or blue eyes
Infants (6 months and under
Adults (60 and above)
Persons who are using medications, like neuroleptics/antibiotics
Looks very sick, gray skin, wont wake up
In direct sun what amount of SPF should you wear?
15 or higher
What is heat stroke?
It happens when the body can no longer control its temperature.
Where does this typically happen?
Houses with little to no AC, Construction worksites, Cars
If an adult has high exposure and unprotected exposure to the sun as a child or teen what are they likely to contract?
Skin cancer or premature aging
Dry skin, dry cracked lips, less elasticity to skin, going to the bathroom less, stong smelling urine, less urine, weight loss, doesn't want to participate, sleepy, fever, fast heartbeat, reddened skin/ yellowish color, sunken eyes
How often should you reapply sunscreen?
Every 2 hours while in the sun
What is heat exhaustion?
Milder Illness that happens when the body has lost to much water and salt in sweat.
What area may be at a greater risk from the effects of prolonged heat waves than those living in rural areas?
Urban areas
Do sunburns only occur in the summer? If no, when else can they occur?
During the winter, in the water, and on a cloudy day