Too hot to sleep

[Shearergol 0]

Ooh, it's 25 degrees in my room at work.

 

Does anyone actually care?

[sweetleftpeg 0]

To be fair, if the old people didn't wear so many cardigans they wouldn't get so hot.

[adios 717]

How to prevent heatstroke

 

· Shade south-facing windows and stay in during the hottest part of the day (11am-3pm)

 

· Ensure rooms are well-ventilated

 

· Drink plenty of water or fruit juice, even if you are not thirsty

 

· Avoid alcohol, tea or coffee as these can lead to further dehydration

 

· Wear light, loose-fitting clothing

 

· Take regular showers to cool down

 

· Eat cold foods such as salads or fruit as they have a high water content

 

· Look in on elderly relatives or neighbours, particularly if they are living alone

 

How to spot it

 

· Symptoms of heat exhaustion include cramp in the arms, legs or stomach, feelings of mild confusion, weakness or problems sleeping

 

· The more serious heatstroke is a collapse in the body's functions, marked by dry skin, a rapid heart rate, delirium and, eventually, unconsciousness

 

· Those at most risk include older people (especially those over 75), people suffering from mental ill-health or dementia, those who are bed-bound and people on certain medications such as beta blockers or anti-hypertension drugs

 

How to treat it

 

· Cool people down gently with tepid water. Do not throw cold water on a person with heatstroke - it makes the body think it is losing heat, so it shuts down the circulation to the skin. That means all the hot blood in the skin is diverted inwards to the brain

 

· Lift their feet to allow blood to flow back to the heart and brain

 

· Apply a cold compress to face and neck

 

· Avoid giving drugs such as aspirin

 

Mother nature has found a way to deal with night-before showerers tbh.

[magelaide 0]

I'm having the opposite dilemma. It's too cold here. I want summer back.

[Lazarus 0]

Fecking hell - its warm again

[Craig 6300]

Ooh, it's 25 degrees in my room at work.

 

Does anyone actually care?

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Get onto facilities, tell them you need an aircon unit...