the High temperatures expected on Thursday, December 4 and Friday, December 5 in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area (AMBA) Many wonder What to do in the event of a severe heat wave and How to prevent sunstroke.
According to the National Meteorological Service (SMN), until Friday, days are expected to be very hot in most parts of the country, with temperatures ranging from 30 degrees Celsius to 40 degrees Celsius. Moreover, values at night will remain above 20°C.
Given the high temperatures already among us at AMBA, The National Department of Health advises:
he Ministry of Health She recommends paying attention to early signs, so you can act quickly and prevent the situation from getting worse. In the first place – and before sunstroke— What is known as “heat exhaustion” The symptoms of which are:
When the situation is not prevented in time, it becomes worse and can end in heatstroke.. Increase in previous symptoms and increase in body temperature from 39°C to 40°C or higher; Red, hot and dry skin. Rapid breathing and heart rate. And throbbing headache. Furthermore, what determines whether a condition is serious or not are changes in the nervous system, which can lead to decreased cognitive performance and sense of well-being, and even an increase in the rate of violence.
in case Discover the signs of this disorder and suspect a diagnosis of heatstrokeIt is recommended to first contact emergency services. After that, specialists advise you to follow the following steps: