| Summer is just around the corner and the sun will | | | | head to one side and elevate his feet. |
| stay up longer. Many of us would want to enjoy | | | | But if he is not breathing, immediately begin CPR |
| the warmth of the sun, going for a picnic, | | | | protocol and wait for the ambulance to arrive. |
| barbeque in the park or just lying on deck chairs | | | | If the child is still conscious but pale, weak or |
| by the pool. | | | | dizzy, move him to a cool place, loosen his |
| Children too like to go out cycling, roller skating, | | | | clothing, lay him on his back, turn his head to one |
| skate boarding or just running in the open to | | | | side and elevate his feet. Feed him with cool |
| enjoy the sunshine. | | | | salt-and-sugar water. Call for a doctor |
| But hot weather can also be dangerous. Children | | | | immediately. |
| may not be aware that the heat of the sun can | | | | Some children suffering from heatstroke may |
| also knock them out. Playing under the scorching | | | | complain of stomach cramps or muscle cramps. |
| heat of the sun can drain off the fluid in your | | | | Similarly move him out of the sun and into a cool |
| body very quickly through perspiration. With the | | | | but not cold place. Have him sit down and give |
| loss of fluid, the cooling system of the body | | | | him plenty of cool salt-and-sugar water. |
| becomes inefficient. Children especially may suffer | | | | Let him get well rested and he should be fine. |
| from heat exhaustion or heat cramps if left | | | | Give him plenty of water or drink plenty of juices. |
| playing under the hot sun for too long and not | | | | Let him wear a hat. |
| having enough water in their system. | | | | It is advisable for small children to stay indoors |
| If a child collapses in the heat of the sun, he is | | | | when it is severely hot outside. Over exposure to |
| most probably suffering from heatstroke. Call 911 | | | | heat may result in heatstroke and it is potentially |
| immediately if he is unconscious. Move him to a | | | | fatal. |
| cool place and lay him on his back if he is | | | | So while you enjoy the warmth of the beautiful |
| breathing. Remove his clothing and wrap him in a | | | | summer do remember to take precaution against |
| cool and wet sheet, blanket or towel. Turn his | | | | the extreme heat of the sun too. |