Kids and heat exhaustion
satya - Mon Apr 02 2012 10:06:40 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
questions
what are the symptoms?
what is the diff between exhaustion and heat stroke?
how do you treat it?
how do you prevent it?
how long will the symptoms last?
what should you eat/drink before?
what should you eat/drink after?
was it the exertion or heat, the cause?
satya - Mon Apr 02 2012 10:25:10 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
kids sports heat exhaustion
kids sports heat exhaustion
satya - Mon Apr 02 2012 12:25:26 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
when is the kid prone
exercises less
even slightly out of shape
recent illness
not well rested
satya - Mon Apr 02 2012 12:26:05 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
Not a bad article from mayo
satya - Mon Apr 02 2012 12:27:12 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
it may take 2 weeks of acclimatization for the kid
get him on the field a bit at a time over a few weeks.
satya - Mon Apr 02 2012 12:27:58 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
use light colored clothes
use light colored clothes. make the clothes a bit loose and cover less of the body
satya - Mon Apr 02 2012 12:28:18 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
take a water spray to spray on them frequently
take a water spray to spray on them frequently
satya - Mon Apr 02 2012 12:30:09 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
early symptoms
dry mouth
thirst
headache
dizziness
cramps
fatigue
satya - Mon Apr 02 2012 12:30:50 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
be careful
Don't let embarrassment keep your child on the field. If dehydration is detected early, fluids and rest might be all that's needed. If your child seems confused or loses consciousness, seek emergency care.
satya - Mon Apr 02 2012 12:44:10 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
How long heat exhaustion can last in a kid?
How long heat exhaustion can last in a kid?
satya - Mon Apr 02 2012 12:48:01 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
Treatment
stop activity
take to a cooler place
mist the body
remove the tight clothes
drink water
drink gatorade
drink, even a litle, if nauseated
satya - Mon Apr 02 2012 12:49:13 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
watch until the kid uses the bathroom
This ensures the kid is not dehydrated. So continue to give the kids liquids until then.
satya - Mon Apr 02 2012 12:55:38 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
does sun screen lotion help with heat exhaustion in kids sports?
does sun screen lotion help with heat exhaustion in kids sports?
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satya - Mon Apr 02 2012 16:17:31 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
this appears to be a nice site: centracare.org
satya - Mon Apr 02 2012 16:18:37 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
another list of symptoms
Heavy sweating
Paleness
Muscle cramps
Tiredness
Weakness
Dizziness
Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Fainting
satya - Mon Apr 02 2012 16:19:40 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
more suggestions
Lay them down,
elevate feet slightly
loosen clothing.
Place a cold pack on the neck or head
give them cold, but not iced water
satya - Sat Apr 07 2012 10:20:58 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
My son took perhaps 2 days to recover
not sure how long even the mild exhaustion effects last. But my son seem to take a couple of days to recover the energy level.