THE STRIKE OF SUMMER
- Jaren B. Villanueva -
May 29, 2023
On a hot summer day, you went to your friends’ pool to cool off and hang out with them. After hours and hours of playing and having fun under the sun, you feel heated up. You feel dizzy and exhausted, feeling like you would pass out. You huff and gasp for air, trying to catch your breath. Your body gave in and passed out from the temperature that kept rising.
Your friends, freaking out, called the emergency services. They carried your unconscious body inside their house and removed your extra clothing. They gently put you inside the tub and filled it with ice water in hopes of cooling your body temperature.
Our body heat manages to lower and begins to return to normal. You then regain consciousness, still feeling dizzy, “What? What happened?” The emergency respondents come in and take you to the hospital for a check-up. You’re fine but you were told to stay at the hospital to recover. Now, you’re keeping yourself hydrated, always keeping the situation in mind, and wanting it to never happen again.
The situation given is what would happen after experiencing heat stroke. There are many symptoms that show that you’re experiencing heat stroke: dehydration, high or rising body temperature, dry skin, dizziness, and passing out to name a few.
This is a sickness that can be fatal if not treated as soon as possible. This could cause permanent disabilities and even death. But how can we treat it?
There are ways to treat it and lessen the effects of it. You first must cool off. If outside, get inside and stay inside the shade. Take off your clothes and get inside a tub filled with cold water. If wanted, you could spray yourself with a hose. You should still call the emergency services to make sure you’re doing fine.
After doing those procedures, there’s a high chance you’ll survive the risks of heat stroke. That would be all, remember, always stay hydrated and stay safe.