arturo garcia
Pilgrim/Hospitalero/Mountain guide/Photographer
- Time of past OR future Camino
- French way (Dic. 2012), Portuguese way (Dic.2013) and now living on the Camino.
When temperatures climb, remember to:
Check for signs of heat exhaustion
The signs of heat exhaustion include:
If someone is showing signs of heat exhaustion they need to be cooled down.
Things you can do to cool someone down
Follow these 4 steps:
They should start to cool down and feel better within 30 minutes.
- Wear loosefitting, lightweight clothing. ...
- Protect against sunburn. ...
- Drink plenty of fluids. ...
- Take extra precautions with certain medications.
- Take it easy during the hottest parts of the day. ...
- Get acclimated. ...
- Be cautious if you're at increased risk.
Check for signs of heat exhaustion
The signs of heat exhaustion include:
- headache
- dizziness and confusion
- loss of appetite and feeling sick
- excessive sweating and pale, clammy skin
- cramps in the arms, legs and stomach
- fast breathing or pulse
- temperature of 38C or above
- intense thirst
If someone is showing signs of heat exhaustion they need to be cooled down.
Things you can do to cool someone down
Follow these 4 steps:
- Move them to a cool place.
- Get them to lie down and raise their feet slightly.
- Get them to drink plenty of water. Sports or rehydration drinks are OK.
- Cool their skin – spray or sponge them with cool water and fan them. Cold packs around the armpits or neck are good too.
They should start to cool down and feel better within 30 minutes.