Dr., who works in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Hatay Mustafa Kemal University. Lecturer Mustafa Polat stated that heat stroke is a potential danger that is frequently encountered with the increase in temperatures, even if it is not sunny weather, and explained what citizens, especially agricultural workers working in open areas, should do.
In Hatay, where air temperatures are increasing, and in regions throughout the country, thermometers began to rise above 35 degrees. The danger that awaits citizens these days when the temperature increases is heat stroke. In Hatay, which is an agricultural city, citizens working in open areas are frequently exposed to heat stroke. Dr., who works at Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, Department of Emergency Medicine. Faculty Member Mustafa Polat stated that heat stroke is a potential danger that frequently occurs with the increase in temperatures, even if it is not sunny weather, and said that cotton, light-coloured clothes that can allow the body to breathe should be preferred. Dr. Polat told citizens what they should do against the hot weather.
“Heatstroke is a potential danger that often occurs as temperatures rise, even if it is not sunny.”
Dr. said that heat stroke is popularly known as sunstroke. Polat said, “The increase in temperatures with the arrival of summer months always manifests itself as heat stroke. Heatstroke is a potential danger that often occurs as temperatures rise, even if it is not sunny. It may not always manifest itself with loss of consciousness or impaired consciousness. We examine it in two stages. “Heatstroke occurs when physical activity is excessive, especially in open areas without protection and without taking precautions,” he said.
“The intensity of working in open fields is more common during harvest time.”
Dr. stated that fluid consumption is important against heat stroke, which is frequently seen in agricultural workers working in open areas. Polat said, “The intensity of working in open fields occurs more frequently during harvest time. Although there are a few methods known among the public about precautions, they are not correct. As a precaution against heat stroke, it is necessary to pay attention to fluid intake. In fluid consumption, the patient must be conscious while giving fluid orally. It is the body’s sweating and radiation that spread to keep the body temperature balanced. Sweating has many effects on body temperature. “Cotton, light-colored clothes that can allow the body to breathe should be preferred,” he said.
