Popular Post Frederic Posted April 21, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 21, 2019 With the summer coming closer, we will go a little deeper into the dangers of being exposed to the extreme heat UAE brings to us. During off-roading, some activities such as recovery work, replacing tyres, and dealing with pop-outs, are physically demanding, and many of us who are in office jobs are not trained to cope with this amount of heat. Luckily with the help of some basic things, we can minimize the risk of below mentioned issues. The following risks are identified: Heat exhaustion: Warning signs: A person may suddenly look pale. Heart rate will increase and the victim may complain of feeling dizzy and nauseous. A feeling of weakness is also common. What to do: Seek shade immediately and lie down, especially if you’re feeling lightheaded. Apply a cold compress to the forehead and remove extra layers. Heat Stroke: Warning signs: Heat stroke is a type of hypothermia where the body temperature is greatly elevated. If not treated immediately it can be fatal. Symptoms are similar to those of a heart attack, along with nausea, headaches, hallucinations, difficulty in breathing, and agitation, What to do: apply cool water to the skin and place ice packs under the arms to reduce the temperature quickly. Preventive Measures: • Sip some water all day long, rather than just when you are thirsty. If you are thirsty it means you are already dehydrated. • Wear light clothing that can "breathe", but also wear sunblock and keep your head protected with a cap or hat. • Some fruit and vegetables can re-hydrate the body even more than water. Carry some in your cooler. • Water is important, but too much water can be dangerous as it can cause electrolyte depletion. Limit yourselves to 2-3 liters per day. • When recovering a vehicle in full sun, limit your exposure time and take some rest every couple of minutes. Because you are focused on the task at hand, you might completely forget the heat and become dizzy and exhausted. • If at some point you feel unwell, inform your club members immediately. When driving, inform immediately over the radio so the convoy can be stopped. • Keep an eye out for your fellow club members. It is relatively easy to recognize above symptoms in somebody else. Let them take appropriate rest. Please do share your tips, hints, experiences ! 17 3 2 8 2 "Go as far as you can see; once you get there, you'll be able to see further." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syedyaseer Posted April 21, 2019 Report Share Posted April 21, 2019 @Frederic Thank You for the much needed advice. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rahimdad Posted April 21, 2019 Report Share Posted April 21, 2019 Excellent write up and at a great time @Frederic much appreciated. 3 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaurav Posted April 21, 2019 Report Share Posted April 21, 2019 Very nicely written @Frederic, just like to add two more points: Water intake is dependent on your body weight And also the number of mins you are exercising https://goodcalculators.com/water-intake-calculator/ For same body weight, 3.83 litres is required for 30 mins workout, but 4.9 litres is required if you work out for 2 hours 5 2 1 Let's root for each other & watch each other grow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederic Posted April 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2019 11 minutes ago, Gaurav said: Very nicely written @Frederic, just like to add two more points: Water intake is dependent on your body weight And also the number of mins you are exercising https://goodcalculators.com/water-intake-calculator/ For same body weight, 3.83 litres is required for 30 mins workout, but 4.9 litres is required if you work out for 2 hours Wow that’s a massive amount ! I always learned about the rule of thumb which was 0,03 times your body weight = recommended water intake per day. 3 1 "Go as far as you can see; once you get there, you'll be able to see further." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted April 21, 2019 Report Share Posted April 21, 2019 Heat stroke is not cool. Last time it happened to me I ended up in bed for a week and I couldn’t move. It feels like flu but worse. Water isn’t always enough if you’re sweating so much. Pocari sweat or another isotonic drink is a better option sometimes. 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow79 Posted April 21, 2019 Report Share Posted April 21, 2019 From my workshop experience what i do is use labanups diluted with water even more if a pinch of salt is added Or just plain glucose powder in some cold water also does the trick On that note I am feeling thirsty now 6 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post treks Posted April 22, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 Gaurav is right of course, but few people carry water consumption calculators, and when they do, they don't always take them seriously. Nonetheless, a rule of thumb that I learned during my military service in the Namib desert is that drinking a liter of water every hour (spread out over an hour) keeps you more evenly hydrated than drinking a liter of water once every hour. And as @shadow79 said, adding a tiny pinch of salt and a few drops of glucose to every liter of water you take during a hot day goes long way toward maintaining your electrolyte levels. 7 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Carnity Posted April 24, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 100 Points awarded to @Frederic for this "Exceptional Post". 3 1 1 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederic Posted June 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2020 Bumping up this topic with the summer coming nearby. 3 2 "Go as far as you can see; once you get there, you'll be able to see further." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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