blizzardrake:

amtrax:

If you are at Anime Expo this week, please for the love of all things good:

Stay hydrated and take precautions against burns and heat exhaustion.

If you do get heat exhaustion or notice someone who is having symptoms of…

Heat exhaustion signs and symptoms include:

• Cool, moist skin with goose bumps when in the heat
• Heavy sweating
• Faintness
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Weak, rapid pulse
• Low blood pressure upon standing
• Muscle cramps
• Nausea
• Headache

Prompt treatment usually prevents heat cramps from progressing to heat exhaustion. You usually can treat heat cramps by drinking fluids or sports drinks containing electrolytes (Gatorade, Powerade, others), getting into cooler temperatures, such as an air-conditioned or shaded place, and resting.

Also, should you be wearing tight or un-breathable clothing, take them off while resting so you can cool down faster. If conditions get worse or are worsening at a rapid rate, such as inability to drink, confusion, fainting, or even seizures…call 911, or you local emergency line. You don’t want that turning into a heat stroke.

If you suspect someone of heat stroke, know that heat stroke is the most serious form of heat injury and is considered a medical emergency. If you suspect that someone has heat stroke – also known as sunstroke – call 911 immediately (or your local emergency line) and give first aid until paramedics arrive.
(linked with first aid instructions and what to look for)

REMEMBER TO STAY HYDRATED AND WEAR SUN PROTECTION IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE IN SUNLIGHT

-SIGNED A DIRECT CARE STAFF