Texas Heat

[whiskers_ump]

Well, the Texas Heat is back and do not mean the team. I
was doing the AFA State tournament this weekend. Saturday
mornings 8:30a.m. game, temp 89, heat index 103. I was plate
and game scheduled for 1:15 went just shy of 2hrs. Already
feeling woozy when I started the second of 2 on 1 off schedule.
Got to the bottom of the 1st and heat got me. Went down and
after all was said and done, it took four + bags of fluids and
six hours in the ER to get me on my feet. My remaining seven
scheduled games were history. I thought I was drinking plenty
of liquids. I was also using aromatic ammonia water and had wet
towel around my neck during game.

Any of you coming to Beaumont for the Nationals 26th July start
drinking water and fluids now. I know several are coming in from
OK and CA.

Any other suggestions will be appreciated.

glen

[Dakota]

Sorry to hear that, Glen. Please make sure you are fully recovered before you go back out in the heat.

This is from a OSU web site:

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High temperatures and humidity stress the body's ability to cool itself, and heat illness becomes a special concern during hot weather. There are three major forms of heat illnesses: heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke, with heat stroke being a life threatening condition.

Heat Cramps

Heat cramps are muscle spasms which usually affect the arms, legs, or stomach. Frequently they don't occur until sometime later after work, at night, or when relaxing. Heat cramps are caused by heavy sweating, especially when water is replaced by drinking, but not salt or potassium. Although heat cramps can be quite painful, they usually don't result in permanent damage. To prevent them, drink electrolyte solutions such as Gatorade during the day and try eating more fruits like bananas.

Heat Exhaustion

Heat exhaustion is more serious than heat cramps. It occurs when the body's internal air-conditioning system is overworked, but hasn't completely shut down. In heat exhaustion, the surface blood vessels and capillaries which originally enlarged to cool the blood collapse from loss of body fluids and necessary minerals. This happens when you don't drink enough fluids to replace what you're sweating away.

The symptoms of heat exhaustion include: headache, heavy sweating, intense thirst, dizziness, fatigue, loss of coordination, nausea, impaired judgment, loss of appetite, hyperventilation, tingling in hands or feet, anxiety, cool moist skin, weak and rapid pulse (120-200), and low to normal blood pressure.

Somebody suffering these symptoms should be moved to a cool location such as a shaded area or air-conditioned building. Have them lie down with their feet slightly elevated. Loosen their clothing, apply cool, wet cloths or fan them. Have them drink water or electrolyte drinks. Try to cool them down, and have them checked by medical personnel. Victims of heat exhaustion should avoid strenuous activity for at least a day, and they should continue to drink water to replace lost body fluids.

Heat Stroke

Heat stroke is a life threatening illness with a high death rate. It occurs when the body has depleted its supply of water and salt, and the victim's body temperature rises to deadly levels. A heat stroke victim may first suffer heat cramps and/or the heat exhaustion before progressing into the heat stroke stage, but this is not always the case. It should be noted that, on the job, heat stroke is sometimes mistaken for heart attack. It is therefore very important to be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of heat stroke - and to check for them anytime an employee collapses while working in a hot environment.

The early symptoms of heat stroke include a high body temperature (103 degrees F); a distinct absence of sweating (usually); hot red or flushed dry skin; rapid pulse; difficulty breathing; constricted pupils; any/all the signs or symptoms of heat exhaustion such as dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, or confusion, but more severe; bizarre behavior; and high blood pressure. Advance symptoms may be seizure or convulsions, collapse, loss of consciousness, and a body temperature of over 108° F.

It is vital to lower a heat stroke victim's body temperature. Seconds count. Pour water on them, fan them, or apply cold packs . Call 911 and get an ambulance on the way as soon as possible.

Anyone can suffer a heat illness, but by taking a few simple precautions, they can be prevented:

• Condition yourself for working in hot environments - start slowly then build up to more physical work. Allow your body to adjust over a few days.


• Drink lots of liquids. Don't wait until you're thirsty, by then, there's a good chance you're already on your way to being dehydrated. Electrolyte drinks are good for replacing both water and minerals lost through sweating. Never drink alcohol, and avoid caffeinated beverages like coffee and pop.


• Take a break if you notice you're getting a headache or you start feeling overheated. Cool off for a few minutes before going back to work.


• Wear light weight, light colored clothing when working out in the sun.


• Take advantage of fans and air-conditioners.


• Get enough sleep at night.

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[whiskers_ump]

Tom,

Thanks. Will copy and post at the Nationals.

The biggest concern in my case was that I have had heart
surgery, so they wanted to be sure there was no damage.
My PalPulse was 76 when they first got to me.

Again thanks.

glen

[CecilOne]

Originally posted by Dakota
This is from a OSU web site:

OSU ?
Do you have the link?

[Dakota]

Originally posted by CecilOne

OSU ?
Do you have the link?

Here ya go...

Oklahoma State University Safety Training - Heat Stress

[Skahtboi]

The heat and heat indices over this past weekend was the reason that the UIC of the USSSA 16U A State opted to go to a one on one off schedule. The heat indices this past weekend in North Texas were in the one hundred and teens.

[CecilOne]

Today is the 8th anniversary of the highest heat index in history for the mid-Atlantic region (125 in Wilmington, DE). I'm glad I only had 3 games that day.