{"id":819,"date":"2011-07-22T19:35:42","date_gmt":"2011-07-22T23:35:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/ri\/2011\/07\/22\/summer-heat-wave-safety-tips\/"},"modified":"2011-07-22T19:35:42","modified_gmt":"2011-07-22T23:35:42","slug":"summer-heat-wave-safety-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/ri\/2011\/07\/22\/summer-heat-wave-safety-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Heat Wave – Safety Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"summer-heat\"<\/a>Tips for Staying Cool This Summer<\/strong>
\n Be aware of the heat. Pay attention to it and modify your activities appropriately.
\n Pay attention to your hydration status and be sure to drink plenty of fluids.
\n Try to stay in relatively cool areas, even when outside. Many public places, such as libraries, shopping malls and movie theatres, are air conditioned.
\nAvoid hot, enclosed places, such as cars. Never leave children unattended in a car!
\nUse a fan, if available.
\nStay on the lowest floor of your building.
\nEat well-balanced, light and regular meals.
\nWear loose-fitting, lightweight and light-colored clothing.
\nCover windows that receive a significant amount of sun with drapes or shades to help keep your house cool.
\nCool beverages are good for cooling down the body, while alcoholic drinks can impair the body\u2019s ability to regulate its temperature.<\/p>\n

Signs of Heat Overexposure<\/strong>
\nHeavy sweating \u2014 though if heat stroke sets in, the body can no longer compensate and stops sweating.
\nPale skin.
\nMuscle cramps.
\nFeeling tired and weak.
\nAltered mental status (confusion or disorientation).
\nHeadache.
\nBecoming semi-conscious or passing out.
\nNausea or vomiting.<\/p>\n

Steps to Take After Recognizing Heat-Induced Illness<\/strong>
\nCall 911.
\nGet the person out of the sun and into a cool area. An air-conditioned area is ideal, but moving someone into the shade will also help.
\nApply water to help the person cool off.
\n Apply ice to the neck or armpits, where large blood vessels are close to the surface.
\nRemove any heavy clothing.
\nImmerse the body in cool water, either at a swimming pool or in a bathtub.
\nDon\u2019t forget the pets, keep them cool and hydrated too!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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