Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-07-19
WARNS OF DANGER
OF HEAT STROKES
State Health Board Chief
Shows Difference in
Varied Attacks

IN Ine Sir waiter f1Otchs
Raleigh, July 19.-Sun stroke and
heat exhaustion are decidedly differ
ent, but each can be prevented by TAX
ing the necessary precautions, accord
ing to DR.. Carl V. Reynolds, State
health officer, who expressed the be-
lief that the public should be proper
ly advised of the dangers that come
with extreme heat waves.
ut is important to bear in mind
that all cases, whether of sun stroke
or heat prOstration, should be classed
as emergencies and that 4 doctor
should be called Immediately Dr..
Reynolds said. "In the meantime, an
exercise of first aid knowledge is nee
essary. The person giving first aid
should bear in mind the very impor-
tant fact that the response to the cali
must be rendered promptly but not
hurriedly.''
| DR.. Reynolds said that heat exhaus
ton and sun stroke may result from
the same causes and have the same
preventions, but are marked by diff
ferent symptoms.
"Heat prostrations are sometimes
! brought about by means of direct ex-
posture to the suns rays, especially
when the humidity is great" the
health officer continued. "They are
commonly due, however to long ex-
posture to excessive heat while work
ing indoors. This is especially true
when the worker is over-fatigued or
the wearer of too heavy clothing, or
of hat, or cap which allows the head
no ventilation. In extremely hot
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for an air space in the head covering.
! All stimulating drinks, such as al
cohol, are conducive to sun stroke
and heat exhaustion rather than :,
preventive.
cit is advisable to avoid exposure
to the sun in the middle of the day,
to see that work rooms are properly
ventilated and to avoid over-fatigue.
If one should feel dizzy or faint, the
common sense procedure to avoid sun
stroke or heat exhaustion would be to
! stop work temporarily, find a cool
spot and lie down. The hands and face
| in such a case should be bathed in
cold water, which the the patient also
should be required to drink freely.
1.-THE symptoms of heat stroke are
usually pain in the head, dizziness and
1 feeling of oppression which may ex-
tend to complete insensibility. This
condition develops very rapidly. In
sun stroke, the definite symptoms in
/! clude a very red face, dilated pupils,
hot, dry skin, no perspiration, with
labored breathing and signing, pulse
full and rapid, often spasms of the
| muscles and very high temperature.
"The distinctive symptoms of heat
exhaustion are dizziness, often nausea
and vomiting, depression and weak
ness but not Inconsistencies from
which the patient cannot be aroused
as in sunstroke, face pale. but cover
ed with perspiration, breathing shall
low, pulse weak and rapid"
Referring to treatment which may
be administered by the first alder, DR..
Reynolds re-emphasized the impor-
tance of sending for a doctor at once.
In the meantime, however, the patient
should be removed to~a cooler and
more comfortable location, all the
iothing should be loosened and as
luch of it as possible removed. cap
ply cold water to the head and body
md rub ice cold water over the face,
neck, chest and armpits," DR.. Rey-
holds said.
"It is important to emphasize that
massaging the patient tends to pre-
vent further shock, by bringing the
hot blood to the surface. In the case
of sun stroke, stimulants should be
avoided. In cases of heat exhaustion.
the treatment is practically the same,
except that a stimulation, such as
aromatic spirits of amOnia, should be
used
Extreme precaution to avoid any
of the conditions that bring about sun
stroke or heat exhaustion should he
taken by those suffering from any or
gan;c disorders, especially heart trou-
BILE. In many such cases, extreme heat
has proved the last straw and has
been the direct cause of DEATH"
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