Don’t overheat this Summer:
Australia is expected to experience another scorching few months and temperatures have already reached the mid-40s throughout some parts of the country. If you’re heading away on a holiday or staying home to work through the festive season, it’s important to make sure you’re looking after yourself and preventing the risk of dehydration or heat stroke occurring.
To help ensure you’re prepared for these coming weeks of hot weather, our team of first aid experts have put together a few things you should remember to help you avoid overheating.
Stay Hydrated:
It may seem obvious, but one of the most essential things to remember (and which some people often don’t do) is to stay as hydrated as possible throughout these warmer months. It’s important to make sure you’re steadily drinking water throughout the day to reduce the risk of becoming dehydrated. It’s generally advised that people should be drinking at least 2 litres of water per day.
During hotter periods when you’re losing extra fluids through sweat, it’s advised that your daily intake of water is increased even more than the 2-litre mark. Ensure that you’re looking out for signs of dehydration in yourself and those around you, this might include a feeling of dizziness, headache, rapid breathing and heartbeat or fainting.
Managing Dehydration:
Other Things to Remember:
Learn More:
If you would like to better prepare yourself for the management of heat-related illnesses like dehydration and heatstroke, we recommend that you consider taking part in one of our first aid courses. Check out our variety of courses on offer and easily book yourself in via the online booking system.
To better prepare yourself for a complete range of medical emergencies, it’s also good to consider purchasing a first aid kit or defibrillator. Here at FAAE, we stock an extensive range of defibrillators and defibrillator packs—take a look at our range on the online shop or get in contact with our expert team today.
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