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Health Bulletin
“It is better to exercise caution than to suffer the painful and sometimes dangerous effects of over-exposure to the sun,” State Health Commissioner Mack I. Shanholtz warns in the midst of one of the worst heat waves on record.
“People likely to be affected seriously by too much heat include those suffering from any general disease,, alcohol addicts, the very young, the very old, or the very fat, Dr. Shanholtz remarked ‘‘Sun stroke and heat exhaustion are the two most common ailments from over-exposure. Although they result from the same causes, they differ greatly both in symptons and methods of treatment," the health official said.
Dr. Shanholtz explained that in sun stroke, the symptons include a very red face, dilated pupils, hot dry skin, no perspiration, labored breathing and sighng, a full and rapid pulse and very high temperature. Often there are spasms of the muscles.
“The patient should he moved into a cool place immediately and a doctor should he called. After removing the patient's clothes, the body should be cooled. Three methods of cooling are recommended by the American Red Cross: (1) Wrap the patient’s body in a sheet and pour on cold water; (2) A cool bath, up to 20 minutes, with brisk rubbing to stimulate circulation; (3) Cold, wet cloths or ice bags, with rubbing. The patient should lie with his head elevated and no stimulants should be given.” Dr. Shanholtz said.
“People who have not been in good health or who are intemperate are especially susceptible to heat exhaustion. Loss of salt from the body is the chief cause," Dr. Shanholtz continued. “Heat exhaustion usually begins with muscular weakness, dizziness, nausea, and an uncertain, staggering gait. The face is pale and perspiration is profuse. The pulse is weak and breathing is shallow. The patient may become cold, even though the air is warmer than body heat. Prostration or weakness may become extreme.
“In treating heat exhaustion, move the patient to circulating air. Make him lie down and provide a moderate amount of covering. A half teaspoonful of salt in about one-third glass of water may be given repeatedly until as much as a tablespoon of salt has been given. Stimulants such -■
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