Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-25
STATE BOARD ON
sun PROSTRATI0N
Illinois Health Authorities Dis
cuss First Aid in Case
of Strokes.

Springfield. Ill. June 25.-The first
4 OF a series OF Timely Health Talks, -
prepared in accordance with the wishes
of Governor Dunno for the purpose of
enlightening the people in matters per
tanning to the public health. was hand
ed out by the secretary OF the state
board of health today. The timeli-
ness Of the information and advice set
forth in the first of the series OF talks
is at once apparent.
Sunstrokes and heat prostrations
have been OF such general occurrence
in all parts OF the state during the last
two weeks as to indicate the necessity
OF giving the people some instruction
IN the first aid care OF such cases and,
what is much more important, of CIV
ing them advice in the form OF few
simple rules of right living which, II
followed, will reduce the incidence OF
cases of heat stroke to the minimum
Police officers. especially, should be
able to differentiate heatstrokes from
other affections.
There are two forms OF heat stroke,
(a) heat prostration or exhaustion,
and (b) sunstroke or insulation. The
two forms differ somewhat in symp- |
toms presented and in a measure call |
for different treatment. In either type
Of case, however, the services of |
doctor should be secured as soon as |
possible. Pending the doctors arrival |
the patient should be given prompt
and intelligent attention.
Heat prostration Is a mild form of
heartstroke, and while it frequently
occurs outdoors it not uncommonly
comes on indoors, especially among
those employed in places of excessive
heat. 1t manifests itself by sudden
and marked exhaustion accompanied
by a pale, cold or clammy condition
of the skin and feeble pulse.
The treatment of heat prostration
calls for the immediate removal of the
patient TO a shaded place, as cool and {
airy as possible. Loosen all tight {
and Apply cold water literally I
to the chest and head. Spirits of am '
monia (hartshorn) may be held to the &
los:rils and, not infrequentIy, it may q
be necessary to give small quantities s
If stimulants, in which event black c
may be used. Rest is es-
iential.
Sunstroke is the more serious form
# heatstroke and is highly fatal. 1t
occurs most commonly outdoors among =
hose whose work exposes them TO
lot sun. Users of alcohol and those
ddicted TO other excuses, such as :,
'veTeating, are particularly liable to =
ttack.
In cases of sunstroke, the face be- p
ones purplish, the eyes bloodshot, o.
ems swollen and corded, skin dry and 8,
urning to the touch, the body temper h.
ture often reaching 10 degrees or ri
YER Ia
Treatment OF sunstroke, until the ri
octor arrives, should be as follows: e,
emoye patient to cool, dry place, W
'osen all tight clothing, take of upper
utter garment. Apply cracked ice in
oths or rubber bags TO head and W
long spinal column. II ice is not bs
immense patient in cold wa CO
IT. Crowding about the patient should We
81 be permitted; air and quiet are de- WI
anded.
Exposure OF the head or spine to the
rect rays OF the sun should be guard Tie
against. Those who must work b
lder hot sun should wear a padding ii
cotton or strip OF flannel along the tri
inal column. The hat should be gu
,ht and ventilated.
Alcoholic drinks OF all kinds. includ-
6 beer. must be avoided, especially RI
those working under a hot sun or MT
hot quarters. Drink buttermilk. .a'
Don't overload the stomach; eat ou
UGH less than in cool weather. Avoid "a
On heating foods as fats and pastries. =
L more Of fruits and vegetables and =,
IE OF meats. -.
Take a tub bath in luke-warm water IT.,
cry morning and every evening. Rr
Walk on the shaded side OF the street
when doing so remove your hat. I
Avoid tight-fitting belts, collars or NJ
Ter articles of clothing which tend rar
retard free circulation of the blood. net
Wear thin, porous clothing; linen or &c,
Ssh, for instance. Da-
finally. control your temper and
1T sputter about the weather-hot A
< makes hot bodies. sen