Staying Safe in Extreme Heat - How to Avoid Heat Stroke, Exhaustion and Cramps
Staying Safe in Extreme Heat - How to Avoid Heat Stroke, Exhaustion and Cramps
As summer heats up, it’s important to know the dangers of extreme heat and how to recognize symptoms that may indicate something is wrong. Dr. Kylie Abeson, pediatrician with UC Davis Children’s Hospital, explains the warning signs for heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps, how to avoid them and the steps you can take to stay safe when the weather heats up.
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0:00 What is extreme heat?
0:38 What warning signs should you watch for?
1:45 What’s the best way to stay safe when outside in the heat?
2:11 Is it safe to drink caffeine or alcohol when it’s hot out?
2:31 Is it safe for kids to play in the pool during excessive heat?
2:57 How can you stay cool without air conditioning?
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4.32 -> Extreme heat are temperatures or humidity levels
that are far above what we're used to for an area,
10 -> so in Sacramento for example, the average high
heat temperature in July is 93 degrees Fahrenheit,
16.64 -> so any temperature 10 degrees above that for
several days would be considered high heat.
21.28 -> It's dangerous because even temperatures of
90 degrees or above can induce serious health
27.12 -> complications in both children and adults and
that's all related to heat index, which is how
33.44 -> our body interprets heat, both from the outside
temperature as well as the relative humidity.
43.36 -> There are several signs and symptoms to
look out for as far as heat reactions go.
48.08 -> First would be heat cramps and that involves
cramping or spasms of the calves, of the thighs,
53.36 -> of the stomach, as well as the hands, and that's
a sign that you need to back off, cool down, drink
58.48 -> plenty of fluids and refrain from any physical
activity until that cramping has gone away.
63.76 -> Next, we can move on to heat exhaustion, which
includes that sweating, the cramping, as well as
68.64 -> some dizziness, nausea, vomiting, you might even
faint or pass out. That's a sign that our bodies
74.56 -> have had too much. We need to cool down, strip off
those sticky, hot clothes, and that would be a great
79.68 -> time to call your doctor to see if they have any
other advice for you. Most importantly are the
84.8 -> signs of heat stroke, which includes that nausea,
dizziness, but we really want to look out for
90.64 -> altered mentation, meaning that you or your
child isn't quite acting like themselves
95.04 -> and they're looking a little confused. Heat
stroke is a medical emergency. You want to make
100.32 -> sure to call 9-1-1, again cool the body down, a cool
sponge bath, until emergency services have arrived.
111.6 -> Water, water water! I cannot emphasize this enough.
115.12 -> All heat reactions are responsive to fluid
replacement, so just making sure you stay hydrated,
120.08 -> water is going to be your best friend. For kids
and for teens, drinking about 8 ounces every 30
125.44 -> minutes, particularly when they're outside, is
going to be a great way to protect yourself
130.64 -> against heat reactions. I would argue that
caffeine and alcohol are things that everyone
135.44 -> should back off on a little bit. I just want to
make sure that folks aren't drinking things in...
141.28 -> in substitute for water, so making sure that
we're taking in adequate amounts of water
146.56 -> and not taking in too many fluids that are going
to end up dehydrating us like alcohol and caffeine.
156.24 -> It can absolutely be safe. Water is a great way
to cool down. We're not monsters, we want to make
161.04 -> sure that our kids are playing and having fun
this summer. That's a good time, though, to not
166.08 -> forget sunblock. So we want to make sure SPF of
15 or higher 20 minutes before going outside
172.32 -> and then reapplying at least every two hours or
even more often if folks are going to be swimming.
181.44 -> If your air conditioning is unreliable or
you don't have AC, there are several things
185.36 -> you can do both in and out of the home to
help you. In the home, things like curtains
190 -> and shades to cover those windows. You can even
create heat reflectors where you take tin foil
195.44 -> over cardboard, put that in your window and it
helps reflect the sun out from your home and
199.92 -> back outside. (Sacramento) County is a great resource. They have several cooling centers that are opening up.
205.76 -> Local malls as well as libraries
will have air conditioning as well.
223.76 -> you
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOQJB3jlln4