The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-09
HOW TO AVOID SUNSTROKE
AND WHAT 70 DO WIEN A TRACKED
BY THE MALADY,
The ID n.rence Between Heat -Exhsustson
and Heai-stroke--Somc Wise
Precautions.

Sunstroke weather has followed sharp
~ upon pneumonia weather this season.
Here are the rules tor preventing ana
treating sunstrOke
Sunstroke is a condition caused by eN-
posure to excessive heat. Two forms are
recognlzed-heat exhaustion and neat
stroke.
Heat Observation-Disclosures exposure 10
high temperature. particularly when COM
bined with physical exeruon, IS name ~
be followed by great prostration. collapse
restlessness. and, in severe cases, ny de-
lirium. Unlike heat stroke, the surface
OF the body is usually COOL the purse
small and rapid. and the Temperature
below nOrmal-as low as - degrees OF 20
degrees. II f. not necessary that the
person shall have been exposed to the d.
rect rays Of the sun, as the condlton may
come on when working IN close. con-
fined rooms during midsummer ana wheh
exposed to great artificial heat as IN laun-
dries, foundries, bake-shOps. and engine
rooms.
Sunstroke or heatstroke-Ths IS chiefly
confined 10 persons working very hard
while exposed 10 the sun. 1t Is common
in our large critics but is not unknown IN
the country. Those habituated 10 the
use OF beer and whisky and the debili-
tated are especially predisposed 10 attacks.
SYMPTOMS
The attack may be sudden and the pa
tient be struck down and die within an
hour with symptoms Of heart failure,
difficult breathing and loss Of conscious
ness. The usual form comes on during
exposure. with pain in the head, dizzi-
ness, a feeling Of weakness and some
times nausea and vomiting. The loss OF
consciousness may be only transient or
IL may De complete. The face is flushed,
the skin pungent the pulse rapid and full.
and the temperature very high from l0l
degrees to 10 degrees. Tho breathing Is
labored and deep, sometimes loud. 10 is
important 10 note that I'm heat-exhaustion
the skin Is moist. pale and cool. the
breathing easy. though hurried. the pulse
small and soft. and the senses entire
while I'm hcat-stroke there is usually in-
sensibilIty and great heat Of skin
PRECAUTIONS.
Dark. close-htting and heavy clothing
and such as congresses the chest and
neck should not be worn during the heat
ed term. For those who are obliged TO
labor i'm the sun. light clothing and
straw or light felt hat. permitting free
circulation Of the air. are preferable.
on very hot days one should drink fire.
qdently Of cool water In moderate quanu-
~ 1T IS lIIlflOu, 10 lllNh hiEt guam
tity Of ice water cold beer. soda wate,.
or other mineral waters or iced drinks.
Cool water in which oatmeal has been
stirred is safe and refreshing drink.
Immediate death is sometimes caused by
'ice cold" drinks The immOderate use
OF alcoholic beverages is also dangerous
The sleeping room should be- freely
ventilated Constipation Of the bowels
should be avoided. When ovcrheated,
work slowly. frequently cooling the head.
chest. back and wrists with cool water.
Keep a wet sponge or cloth in the hat.
Wien on a very hot day the skin becomes
hot and dry. and a singing burning
sensation is felt In the head. and the face
is flushed and the eyes blOodshOt and
there is tendency 10 urinate frequently the
person should Immediately quit work,
seek quiet and cool place, and If not
speedily relieved from the oppressive
sensation Of heat. take a cold bath, sub
merging or wetting the head.
TREATMENT.
Remove the patient 10 a cool and shady
place. where there is plenty of fresh.
pure air. Strip the clothing TO the waist.
and place the suffered in a recumbent