The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-09-13

{ BE A HELPFUL BYSTANDER
Il: BY Captain G. r. G. Fisher >
SUNSTROKE, HEAT EXHAUSTION
s.s.5 a Ann FREEZTNC..g 5,5 i. 81

Sunstroke and heat exhaustion are
both caused, generally speaking,
from the same source, j.. e., excessive
. hot weather. Though the former is
usually produced by the direct rays
sof the sun striking the head, while
the latter is more apt to come from
humid weather or as RESULT OF be-
4 Ing confined to poorly ventilated
work shops or rooms: .,: :,
4. The remarkable thing about these
various serious. emergencies is this,
that while both arise from common
cause, yet in. each case the symptoms
ale SO; adversely opposite, as are also
the treatment, that it will be we'll to
impress these points by means Of a
comparative table and thereby facili-
! tate ones decision as to which is
which, and also enable one to do Just
tile correct thing, for we must be
sure In these quite common en-
ergencies since they are OF an ex-
ceedingly serious nature. 1,964
deaths occurred last year from: this
cause directly, and of the 62,4Sl
; deaths reported from apoplexy
(there is a form of this disease which
II termed cheat apoplexy") there
we're doubtless many of these whose
death was the result this condi-
I tionrdue, to humid or hot weather.
E. 4Sunstroke: "Weakness-tired feel
46g.
Throbbingf headache.
!. Sense of oppression.
7 Flushed face. -
Skin very hot and dry. ~
I :; Great fever ,(104 degrees or high
Breathing.sh shallow or. loud like
snoring. r~
Pulse quick and bounding.
= Inconsistencies 49,. ~ -. :.
= Heat Exhaustion: Weakness-tir-
ed. feeling. EFT. -
x. Dull headache.
5% Great depression.
+ Pale face. " 81 : .. - -
{ Skin clammy and cold. ...-
= Temperature Of body low.
= Breathing feeble. =.
:. ! Pulse weak.
Seldom unconscious.
- Treatment.
I. Get quickly. into shade.
!. q. Remove tight clothing. and
strip to waist. ~ q r.. ,. r.
I'D 8. Dash cold water on face and
chest, or put into ice water bath.
: Keep head on ice: :
+4.:x,. Keep patient in recumbent po-
sition-head raised. ........ ....,..,,....
! Is. When conscious, give lots Of
cold, water to drink, or ice to suck.
n III. Heat exhaustion -
DEP I. Get into any quiet place.
S~h
cover with blanket to keep warm.
5s33 H.. Do not pply cold applications
under any circumstances. Z. .s9 &, e Z:
rs ~. Patient lying fiat, head low.
s. s. = Aromatic Spirits Of ammonia
: water ih-sips.s Hot tea or coffee,
e Both of these distressing condi-
.tions may be prevented by taking
\ care not to over do during hot wea-
ther, and In case Of one. becoming
tired. especially dizzy, followed by
headache or sense of oppression. these
being the warning Of approaching
b trouble Then at once stop work.
J take a cool bath, or battle the head
and hands in cold water, lie down in
shade or airy place, and rest quietly
for an hour or two. Don't permit
D use of alcohol in any form.
- Frost bite need hardly be describ-
z ed since it is a common affliction in
z Northern division territory. If any
Il thing need be emphasized in this con-
rection. it is prevention. Proper care
should be taken to avoid unnecessary
exposure Of face, ears and hands, TAX
ing particular care Of the feet. *.s
l. If one is bitten, endeavor TO restore
Infected parts by rubbing with snow,
in absence of. snow, ice scrapings
ice water, The hands or feet can
he Submerged in cold water and fric-
tion applied while. in water, and as
d the color of parts is restored, raise
temperature of[water gradually un-
& til normal condition obtains. Dry
part and rub on vaseline. or lard and
] zturpentine, or carbolic salve and
I wrap in absorbent cotton. II blist-
ers had formed, prick with a sterile
needle Care wifi have to be taken
for some time following to prevent
recurrence of frost bite.
CautiOn-Never take a person into
"a warm room who Is suffering frost
bite. First restore parts. Heat will
rance panprene