Especially seniors, chronically sick patients or children should be careful. Prevention is to avoid long -term stay in direct sunlight. TASR informed about it Specialist of internal communication of the emergency medical service Zamed Alexandra Gáll.
Rescuers have pointed out that long -term exposure to extreme heat can cause heat stroke, the symptoms may vary. Exceptions are not headaches, nausea or confusion. “With suspicion of heat stroke, we can cool the person with lukewarm water, but never ice, because it could be too much shock to the body,” The rescuer and the head of the Zamed training center Patrik Brno explained. Since heat stroke can endanger the life of a person, in his words, it is necessary to seek professional help immediately.
As the rescuers specified, Prevention is to avoid long -term stay in direct sunlight, to hydrate regularly and use head protection. Risk groups should be particularly cautious. “In particular, the heat collapse is increasing year after year. The number of trips to patients with myocardial infarction or a sudden stroke is also increasing,” The main rescuer Diana Mikešová stated.
She added that The basis is to drink regularly, ideally clean water, and avoid sweet drinks and alcohol. It also recommends to reach for lighter meals and limit the intake of fatty or heavy foods.
