SUNSTROKE.

Dunstan Times, Issue 1074, 24 November 1882, Page 4

SUNSTROKE.

'Tin: New' York City Board of Health •has issued ftu' fnllowing circular on the nvpventinn of sunstroke. Though it npnlies to working men in eiHes particularly there «re several hints of importance to farmers who are expose ! to the fierce summer heat ;—Sunstro'-e 'is caused by exees-ive heat, and especially if the weather is “muggy.” ft is more apt to occur on the second, third, or fourth ilay of e heated fc rrn .'than on the first, lews of sleep, worry, excitement, close sleeping rooms, de’bility, abuse of stimulants, predispose to it. Jt is more apt to attack those working in the sun. and especially between the hours of 11 o’clock in the morning and 4 o’ch ck in the afternoon. On hot days wear thin clothing. Have as cool sleeping-rooms as possible. A void loss of sleep and all unnecessary fatigue. If working indoor and where there is artificial heat (laundries <tc ), see that the room is ■well ventilated If working in the sun, wear a light hat (not black, as it absorbs the heat), straw, &c , and put inside of it, on the head, a wet cloth or a large green leal ; fiequently lift the hat from the head, and see that the cloth is wet. Do not check perspiration, but drink what water you need to keep it up, as perspiration prevents the body fronTbelngove)heated. Have, ■whenever possible, an additional shade, as a thin umbrella when walking, a canvass or 1 card cover when working in the sun. When much fatigued, do not go (o work, but be excused from wmk, especially after 11 o’c’ock in the morning on very hot days, if the work is in ihe sun. If a feeling of fatigue, dizziness, headache, or exhaustion oc-cui-s, ceasework immediately, lie down in a shady and cool place, apply cold cloths to. and pour .cold water over head and neck. If anyone is overcome by the heat, send immediately for the nearest good physician. While wait ing for the physician give the person ■ cool drinks of water or cold black tea ■or 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 towel or other cloth. If there be n» ice at hand, keep a cold cloth on the head, and i our cold water on it, as well as on the body. If a 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 tablespoonsful of water, with a little sugar.