[Ansteorra] Story from Crown Tourney

[ksullivan6 at cox.net]

Being that Ansteorrans will continue to do what we have always done, our 
fighters will still fight in the heat , we will continue to set up and 
pack up our camps in the heat. that being said, I thought that I would 
post what we should be watching for to deal with heat injuries, the info 
is from the American Red Cross site,

	Heat cramps: Heat cramps are muscular pains and spasms due to heavy 
exertion. Although heat cramps are the least severe, they are an early 
signal that the body is having trouble with the heat.
	Heat exhaustion: Heat exhaustion typically occurs when people exercise 
heavily or work in a hot, humid place where body fluids are lost through 
heavy sweating. Blood flow to the skin increases, causing blood flow to 
decrease to the vital organs. This results in a form of mild shock. If 
not treated, the victim may suffer heat stroke. Signals of heat 
exhaustion include cool, moist, pale flushed or red skin; heavy 
sweating; headache; nausea or vomiting; dizziness; and exhaustion. Body 
temperature will be near normal.
	Heat stroke: Also known as sunstroke, heat stroke is life-threatening. 
The victim's temperature control system, which produces sweating to cool 
the body, stops working. The body temperature can rise so high that 
brain damage and death may result if the body is not cooled quickly. 
Signals include hot, red and dry skin; changes in consciousness; rapid, 
weak pulse; and rapid, shallow breathing. Body temperature can be very 
high—sometimes as high as 105 degrees.

General Care for Heat Emergencies:

	Heat cramps or heat exhaustion: Get the person to a cooler place and 
have him or her rest in a comfortable position. If the person is fully 
awake and alert, give half a glass of cool water every 15 minutes. Do 
not let him or her drink too quickly. Do not give liquids that contain 
alcohol or caffeine. Remove or loosen tight clothing and apply cool, wet 
cloths, such as towels or sheets. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency 
number if the person refuses water, vomits or loses consciousness.
	Heat stroke: Heat stroke is a life-threatening situation! Help is 
needed fast. Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number. Move the person 
to a cooler place. Quickly cool the body. Immerse victim in a cool bath, 
or wrap wet sheets around the body and fan it. Watch for signals of 
breathing problems. Keep the person lying down and continue to cool the 
body any way you can. If the victim refuses water or is vomiting or 
there are changes in the level of consciousness, do not give anything to 
eat or drink.

Work hard,keep the ceremonies,live peaceably, and unite your hearts.
(Hopi)


On Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 11:48 PM, Patrick R wrote:

> Very well said and a wise choice you made. Moving the events earlier 
> in the season may have advantages for the spectators but may not for 
> the un-acclimated participant. I have seen more heat injuries in the 
> spring here when the temperature heats up and we are not used to it. 
> Spending last summer in the heat does not make you ready for it the 
> next season. Dante
>
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