The tragedies of heat blows trigger warning at the urgent national level on safety practices
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In recent weeks, two high school soccer players, Joshua Henderson, 16, of Tennessee, and Mikah King, 15, from Georgia, collapsed and died after practicing heat.
In 2017, the same tragedy occurred when Zach Martin, 16, died of heat stroke during the practice of summer football in Florida.
After collapsing, he was taken to the hospital with a body temperature of 107 degrees Fahrenheit.
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His mother, Laurie Martin-Giordano, president of the Zach Martin Foundation, spoke on Thursday with News & Friends to discuss ways to prevent this tragic result for other athletes.
Martin-Giordano emphasized “defending for yourself” first.
In recent weeks, two high school soccer players collapsed and died after practicing in heat. (Istock)
“You will have to make sure that you are receiving hydration and nutrition and a lot of sleep, because those are things that your coach or your teachers will have no conscience,” he said.
What is the heat blow?
May Clinic defines heat stroke as “a condition caused by body overheating.”
It can occur after exposure to high temperatures or prolonged physical activity during periods of excessive heat.
It is important to recognize the warning signs and take precautions, experts say.
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“There are some stages of heat lesions, and the heat stroke is the most serious,” says Mayo Clinic.
The symptoms of the heat blow include high body temperature (104 degrees Fahrenheit or more), change in the state or mental behavior, the change in the pattern of sweating and reddened skin, according to the previous source.
Other signs may include nausea and vomiting, fast breathing, heart rate and headache.
The first step when someone experiences symptoms of heat blows is not to call an ambulance, but to do anything possible to reduce their central body temperature, experts say. (Istock)
Hydration and rest are the first line of defense, experts advise.
“If you feel weak or weak, stop all the activity and reach a great place”, the centers for disease control and prevention are on their website.
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The first step when someone experiences symptoms of heat blows is not to call an ambulance, but to do anything possible to reduce its central body temperature, Martin-Giordano emphasized.
“If you feel weak or weak, stop all the activity and reach a great place,” says the CDC on your website. (Istock)
“It must be under [104 degrees Fahrenheit]”She said.” 104 It is significant because that is where the body loses its ability to regulate the temperature. “
“Immediately begin to cool before starting to take them to the hospital … During that time, their central temperature will continue to rise, which makes a significant amount of damage to the body.”
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“In cases as we have seen lately and with my son, they cannot recover from that. It is too much damage internally,” he added.
Once the body has begun to cool, it is important to seek help, which may include calling 911 for an ambulance.
Once the body has begun to cool, it is important to seek help, which may include calling 911 for an ambulance. (Istock)
Tips for exercising safely in heat
If you plan to exercise while it is hot, May Clinic suggests the following strategies to stay fresh and safe.
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- Limit outdoor activity, especially during the middle of the day, when the sun is hotter.
- Use and re -apply sunscreen as indicated in the package.
- Schedule training and practices before or later in the day when the temperature is colder.
- Start the activities slowly and take the rhythm gradually.
- Drink more water than usual and don’t wait until you are thirsty for drinking more. Muscle cramps can be an early sign of heat -related disease.
- Monitor your condition and make someone do the same for you.
- Wear loose, light and light color clothes.
Khloe Quill is a lifestyle production assistant with News Digital. She and the lifestyle team cover a variety of stories issues that include food and drink, travel and health.