Summer in progress, temperatures rising, many opportunities to be outdoors. And the risk, especially for children, of being affected by a heat stroke.
In view of the summer heatwaves, the Bambino Gesù Pediatric Hospital has published ten child-friendly tips for preventing heatstroke.
Heatstroke: What is it?
Heat stroke is a malaise due to a sudden rise in body temperature that can manifest itself with nausea, tense pain, cramps, fainting and, in the most serious cases, disturbances of consciousness.1 - No sports during the hottest hours
Better to avoid letting the baby out and doing physical activity during the hottest hours of the day
2- Nothing just between 11 and 17
Do not expose your child to the sun at the most risky times
3 - Increase the ventilation of the environment
You can use a fan or an air conditioner, taking care to keep the ambient temperature of 23-24 ° and trying not to go continuously from warmer to cooler environments and vice versa. With the air conditioner, also try to lower the ambient humidity.
4 - Wear light clothing
Dress the child in light clothing (preferably natural fibers, such as cotton or linen) that allow transpiration.
5 - Better light clothes
Light-colored clothes repel the sun's rays. It is therefore better to dress the little one with soft and light colors.
6 - Expose children to direct sunlight
with caution
The sun's rays are very useful because they favor the production of vitamin D, but the exposure must take place gradually. Therefore it is better to expose the children to direct sun only after the year and always with caution.
7 - Always in the sun with sunscreen
Always use high protection sunscreen. Not wearing it could cause rashes or burns.
8 - Freshen up often
Wet your head often and freshen your body with showers or baths
9 - Drink a lot
To replenish the fluids lost through sweating, increase your water intake.
10 - Fruits and vegetables in the diet
Give preference to a diet rich in fruit and vegetables (Read also: hot sos, tips for children)
Tips for avoiding heat stroke according to the Bambino Gesù Hospital
What is heatstroke and the symptoms
Heat stroke it is a summer sickness due to a sudden rise in body temperature. It manifests itself with several symptoms:
- nausea,
- headache,
- increased body temperature,
- cramps,
- fainting
- and sometimes even disturbances of consciousness.
Causes of heat stroke
There are three main causes:
- high temperature,
- high humidity,
- poor ventilation.
Heatstroke in children, how to intervene
- Immediately take the child to a shady and ventilated place.
- If he shows signs of fainting, place him on the ground lying down with his legs raised above the body.
- Give fluids that are not too cold and in small sips.
- If fever above 38 ° occurs, give an antipyretic (paracetamol or ibuprofen).
- If the baby does not improve or if he has disturbed consciousness, take him to the nearest emergency room.
Water, fruit and vegetables to better face the heat
Better to reduce your calorie intake when temperatures rise, especially by decreasing the consumption of fatty foods. Better to eat simple carbohydrates, easier to digest.
It is important to drink a lot and increase the consumption of fruit and vegetables. Salad, courgette flowers, aubergines, peppers and tomatoes are some of the healthy foods to consume during the warm months.
Vegetables contain many mineral salts (calcium, iron, fluorine, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese and potassium), vitamins (A, C, B1, B2, B12, E, niacin, pantothenic acid and biotin), water (for the 80-90%) and fibers.
Source: Bambino Gesù Hospital
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