Requena Health Department recommends further health recommendations during a heat wave.
-drink plenty of water, not directly exposed to the Sun or protect themselves from the heat are some of the recommendations
Requena, July 2012.- commonly called coup of heat ” is a serious cardiovascular and metabolic disorder that is caused by exposure to high temperatures combined with high humidity, and which occurs when because of the heat the body because you cannot control its temperature.
The most common symptoms are strong and fast, pulse throbbing headache, weakness, intense, lowered voltage or even loss of consciousness and is more common in elderly people, children, medicated or who work many hours outdoors.
Since the Department is recalled the importance of drinking plenty of water and fluids without alcohol or caffeine, as well as eating fruits and vegetables, use sunscreen and avoid outdoor activities during high temperatures. Is recommended that you also use light, light-colored clothing ”, point.
As a result of the heat, can also occur which is known as heat exhaustion ”, whose symptoms are cool, clammy skin, fast and weak pulse and rapid breathing and shallow. In both cases, it is important to get medical help and follow the sanitary recommendations.
For the municipalities within each zone weather you can visit the http://www.ceam.es/ceamet/vigilancia/temperatura/temperatura.html page.
In addition, the programme of prevention and care and other preventive documents of interest in portals http://www.san.gva.es and http://www.sp.san.gva.es, or phone 112 or 900161161 can be found.
More information: http://www.sp.san.gva.es/calor.
