First Aid


Fitness


compared to adults, children and adolescents have anatomical differences that increase the risk for even life-threatening, heat-related illness. Kids produce more heat and have higher resting metabolic rates than adults. Younger children have a high body surface area, result- ing in a greater amount of heat absorption in hot environments. Kids also sweat much less than adults, and are less likely to replenish fl uids during play or exercise. Heat-related


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You can prevent hyperthermia


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BY ROBIN D. SCHIER, DNP, APRN, CPNP, AC/PC


eing active in the summertime sun can lead to heat-related illness in kids. Many factors may increase body tempera- ture, or prevent the body from cooling down properly. When


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illness ranges from minor to severe, needs to be treated aggressively, and has many early warning signs. Some signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke can overlap.


HYPERTHERMIA When the body temperature is above normal, hyperthermia can occur. Signs and symptoms of hyperthermia follow.


Heat Exhaustion • Increased thirst. • Weakness or becoming very tired. • Fainting or dizziness when standing. • Muscle cramping, especially in the large muscle groups of the legs.


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