Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-08
HOT WEATHER HINTS.
Valuable Information Sent Out by
Sanitary Authorities.
From the philCdel presa

'"A""ole Information Sent Out by
Sanitary Authorities.
! From the Philadelphia Press
The excessive heat OF the past few days
has prompted the distribution by the board
of health Of circular containing much
valuable warm weather advice. The sub
stance Of the circular, which offers some
suggestions as to the proper treatment of
persons who have been overcome by the
heat, is as follows:
Heat xhaustion.-Prolonged exposure
to high temperature, particularly when
combined with physical exertion, is liable
to be followed by great prostration, col
lapse, restlessness and in severe cases. by
delirium. Unlike heat stroke, the surface
OF the body is usually cool, the pulse small
and rapid, and the temperature below nor
nal-as low ss 95 degrees Fahrenheit or
w degrees Fahrenheit. 1t Is not necessary
that the person shall have been exposed to
me olrect rays of the sun, as the con-
dition may come on when working in close.
confined rooms during midsummer and
When exposed to great artificial heat, as
In laundries. bake shops and engine rooms
t. eunstroke or Heatstroke:-This is chi >f-
~ confined to persons working very hard
While exposed to the sun. 1t is common
In our large cities but is not known in
the country. Those habituated to the use
OF beer and whisky. and the deb:lta ted are
especially predisposed to attacks
THE attacks may be sudden and the
patient 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, dizziness.
feeling Of weakness, and sometimes
nausea and vomiting. The loss of con-
seriousness may be only transient or it NAV
be complete. The face is flushed the skin
fhn
temperature very high, from 1O7 degrees
F. to ITO degrees F. The breathing is
!abored and deep, sometimes loud It is
important to note that in heat exhaustion
the skin Is moist, pale and cool; the breath
ing easy. though hurried, the pulse small
ana SOFT and the senses entire: while in
heatstroke there is usually insensibilfty and
great heat Of skin.
Precautions.
"On very hot days one should drink fire.
quently OF cool water in moderate guam
tity. 1t Is injurious to drink a large guam
tity OF ice water. cold beer. soda water
or other mineral waters or iced drinks
Cool water in which oatmeal has been stir
red is safe and refreshing drink Imme-
date death Is sometimes caused by Ice
holic beverages Is also dangerous
When overheated work slowly frequent
ly cooling the head, chest. back and wrists
with cool water. Keep a wet sponge or
the skin becomes hot and dry and a sting
ing, burning sensation is felt in the head
and the face Is flushed and the eyes blood
shot. the person should Immediately quit
work, seek quiet and a cool place. and If
not speedily relieved from the oppressive
sensation Of heat take a cold bath, SUBJ
merging or wetting the head.
Treatment.
Remove the patient to a cool and shady
place where there Is plenty Of fresh. pure
air. Strip the clothing to the waist and
place the sufferer in a recumbent position.
Pour cold water Gee water) upon the head
and chest and wrists until consciousness
returns. Apply Ice to the head and rub the
body with 1t. but II the skin is cold no ice
should be applied. When practicable the
patient should be put in bath at 70 de-
grees F. to reduce the temperature.
I'm heat exhaustion stimulants should
be given freely, and II the temperature is
below normal. as shown by the skin being
cold and clammy, the hot bath should be
used. Ammonia and water may be given. II
necessary"