If you notice your child
exhibiting signs of heat exhaustion, move him or her to a cool place immediately and have him or her drink plenty of fluids such as water or Gatorade.
In this two - part series, I hope to provide some insight into how you can beat the heat and (hopefully) your competition starting with heat acclimatization education and strategies (part I) followed by proper hydration and cooling methods and how to recognize
early signs of heat exhaustion, a potentially dangerous clinical scenario (part II).
Know signs of fatigue and overheating in your horse and stop before more severe
signs of heat exhaustion begin: Persistent high respiratory rate that does not come down with rest over 10 - 30 minutes (normal is 20 - 40 breaths per min).
Heat Stroke — Be on the lookout for
signs of heat exhaustion during the summer, including collapse, vomiting, diarrhea, unsteady movements, excessive panting and salivation, difficulty breathing, and red gums.
The key thing to remember here is to ensure that you jog at your pet's pace and keep an eye out for
signs of heat exhaustion as this breed is not very tolerant to extreme cold or hot weather.
If your dog begins
showing signs of heat exhaustion, including excessive panting and lethargy, immediately cover the animal with a cool, wet towel until the body temperature lowers, keep the animal's feet cool and moist, give your pet small amounts of water to drink and consult with a veterinarian immediately to determine if additional treatment is needed.
Smith wrote in a letter to Congress in November that during the outage, staff monitored patients and none exhibited
any sign of heat exhaustion the first two days.
The signs of heat exhaustion can include an increase in thirst, weakness, fainting or dizziness, cramping, nausea, headache, increased sweating, clammy skin, or a rise in body temperature.
If your child is showing
signs of heat exhaustion that has not developed into heat stroke, you can give them plenty of liquids.
Everyone should be aware of
the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke,» said Dr. Burstein.
All of these are
signs of heat exhaustion.
In my test, I experienced
some signs of heat exhaustion, which happens before heatstroke.
Be sure to check on your pets multiple times throughout the day and watch for
any signs of heat exhaustion.
Signs of heat exhaustion, the last step before heat stroke, include a distressed pet, excessive panting, drooling, bright red gums, an inability to get up, and loud, raspy panting.
Panting is normal for dogs in all of these situations, but heavy, continuous panting may be
a sign of heat exhaustion, illness or dehydration.
Heat stroke: When a person ignores
the signs of heat exhaustion, or all attempts to cool down the body have failed, heat stroke may occur.