Rensselaer Republican, Volume 17, Number 47, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 July 1885 — Sunstroke. [ARTICLE]

Sunstroke.

. Sunstroke is caused by excessive heaf, and especially if the weather is “muggy.” It is more apt to occur on the second, third, or fourth day of a heated term than on the first. Loss of sleep, worry, excitement, close sleeping rooms, debility abuse of stimulants, predispose to it. It is more apt' to at-, tack those working in the sun, and especially between the hours of 11 o’clock in the morning and 4 o’clock in the afternoon. Have as cool sleepingrooms as possible. Avoid loss of sleep and all unnecessary fatigue. If working in doors, and where there is artificial heat, laundries, etc., see that the rcom is well ventilated. If working in the sun, wear a light hat (not black, as it absorbs the heat), straw, etc., and put inside of it on the head a wet cloth or a large green leaf; frequently lift the hat from the head and Bee that the cloth is wet. Do not check perspiration, but drink what water you need tor keep it up, as perspiration prevents the body from being overheated. Have, whenever possible, an additional shade, as a thin umbrella when walking, a canvas or board cover when working in the sun. When much fatigued do not go to work, but be excused from work, especially after 11 o’clock in the morning on very hot days, if the work is in the sun. If a feeling of fatigue, dizziness, headache, or exhaustion occurs, cease work immediately, lie down in a shady and cool place ; apply cold cloths to and pour cold water over the head and neck. If any one is overcome by the heat, send immediately for the nearest good physician. While waiting for the physician give the person cool drinks of water, or cold black tea, oi cold coffee, if able to swallow. If the skin is hot and dry, sponge with or pour cold water over the body and limbs and apply to the head pounded ice wrapped in a towl or other cloth. If there is no ice at hand, keep a cold cloth on the head, and pour cold water on it as well as on the body. If the person is pale, very faint and pulse feeble, let him inhale ammonia for a few seconds, or give him a teaspoonful of aromatic spirits of ammonia in two tablespoonfuls of water with a little sugar.