Heat Exhaustion

 My class has been learning about hypothermia and heat exhaustion because we are going on a class camp to Arthur's pass soon.

Heat exhaustion 

Heat exhaustion is when your body overheats and it can't heat itself.

Heat exhaustion can kill people and animals very easily.

Symptoms

The heat exhaustion symptoms are, cool moist skin with goosebumps,

heavy sweating, faintness, dizziness, fatigue, weak rapid pulse, low blood

pressure when standing and muscle cramps. If you have any of these

symptoms when you're in a hot place you should either go to hospital or go

to a colder place and have a cold drink. Drinking lots of water will minimise

the chance of getting heat exhaustion.

Prevention

To prevent heat exhaustion you should stay under shade around 12 o'clock

because that’s when the sun is the most deadly. Drinking lots, cold showers,

air conditioning, shade and removing clothing layers. Wearing a hat can help.

When does your body go into heat exhaustion?

Your body starts going into heat exhaustion when your body temperature

goes above 40°. When you go into heat exhaustion  your brain will become

confused which will make you make bad decisions.  

Difference between heat stroke and heat exhaustion

Heat stroke is when your internal temperature reaches over 40° and heat

exhaustion is where you get muscle weakness, sudden sweating, nausea,

vomiting and possible fainting.

In conclusion it is best if you try to prevent heat exhaustion by doing the stuff

listed above. Always be aware of heat exhaustion if you're in the sun.

If you have kids or pets don’t leave them in a car with the windows up because

the car turns into an oven and unless someone sees the child or animal they

will die from heat exhaustion.

Hypothermia

My class has been learning about hypothermia and heat exhaustion because we are going on a class camp to Arthur's pass soon.

Hypothermia is a severe condition when your body drops below 35°. If your body keeps on getting colder you can die. Hypothermia can be treated if recognised early. 

Symptoms

The symptoms of hypothermia are: Shivering, exhaustion, confusion, fumbling hands, memory loss, slurred speech and drowsiness. If you see anyone with these symptoms take them to a warmer area that's close to you. Wrap the person who has hyperthermia or hypothermia symptoms in a blanket or a coat. Try to warm up the person      

The most vulnerable people

People under 4 and over 65 are the most vulnerable people to get hypothermia. It is best if these people are wearing appropriate clothing for the occasion and to keep a close eye on.

How people are found after hypothermia

When people are found dead because of hypothermia they are often found naked because when you have severe hypothermia you can start to feel warm so you take off your clothes which makes your body colder and you die.

Brain damage

Hypothermia can give you temporary brain damage or long term brain damage. When you have hypothermia your brain stops functioning properly and you make bad decisions.

Body temperature

How does hypothermia happen? Hypothermia happens when your body temperature drops below 35°. The average body temperature is 37° or 38°. Hypothermia is caused when your body heat escapes your body faster than you can make heat. 

Wind chill

You have a higher chance of getting hypothermia if it’s windy because of wind chill. The wind makes you feel colder than it really is.

Hypothermia deaths

On average 1,500 people die every year because of hypothermia. That is probably more people that you have met. 

Prevention 

Hypothermia should be treated with caution at all times. You should always be aware of hypothermia no matter where you are. Hypothermia can cause camping in your backyard or tramping up a mountain. 

In conclusion hypothermia is serious and you should be cautious.