-Wear loose-fitting, lightweight clothing. Wearing excess clothing or clothing that fits tightly won’t allow your body to cool properly. -Protect against sunburn. Sunburn affects your... Read more
High body temperature. A core body temperature of 40 C or higher, obtained with a rectal thermometer, is the main sign of a heat stroke. Altered mental state or behavior. Confusion, agitatio... Read more
Paramedics from ER24 Cape Town attended to two people that suffered severe heat stroke. An elderly man, believed to be 68 years old, was found unresponsive in his vehicle along Victoria Road... Read more
