p. 1055 | Avoiding Sunstroke

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 30, 1913

Avoiding Sunstroke.

The New York Board of Health published the following hot-weather advice to New Yorkers:—

How to Avoid Sunstroke or Heat Prostration

Don’t drink liquor, or ice-water, or any ice-cold beverages. Eat lightly of plain, easily digested food,—fish, fruits, and vegetables, cereals, clean milk and buttermilk. Avoid fats and sweets. Use meat only once a day. Wear light-colored, thin clothing and well-ventilated hats. Bathe frequently.

Wet the hair often. Avoid long exposure to the sun. Sleep in well-ventilated rooms. Don’t get exhausted or overexcited. Don’t worry. Don’t lose sleep. Take no medicine except on a doctor’s advice.

How to Treat Sunstroke

Drop the patient in a sitting posture in the shade, loosen the collar and clothing, pour cold water over the head and face and rub the body with ice. Give cool drinks of water, but no alcoholic stimulant.

If there is merely heat exhaustion, lay the patient down in the shade, loosen the clothing, rub hands and feet and apply warm water and cloths. Give hot, non-alcoholic drinks.