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07-06-2010, 02:16 PM
Please watch vid from 60 minutes as shown on Sunday night
http://video.au.msn.com/watch/video/tracking-a-killer/xgl2v0f
Indy has asked me to add this thread .
Water Intoxication and Hyponatremia Symptoms
So what we are asking is to post anything that has happened to you on the job especially when working in the hot season .
And we think you should keep a very close eye on this medical condition and even talk to your doctor b4 the hot season is on us again .
http://firstaid.about.com/od/heatcoldexposur1/qt/07_hyponatremia.htm
The need to remain hydrated during periods of exertion, particularly in hot climates, makes it difficult to recognize hyponatremia symptoms. Severe dehydration and heat exhaustion look very similar to hyponatremia and, like hyponatremia, are more common in hot weather during exercise.
Heat exhaustion and dehydration can look very much like hyponatremia and are much more common. Heat stroke has a distinct set of symptoms and is a serious emergency.
Hyponatremia Symptoms
Hyponatremia symptoms include:
weakness
dizziness
nausea
muscle cramps
slurred speech
confusion
loss of consciousness
seizures in severe cases
There is very little that can be done outside of a hospital for hyponatremia, so differentiating between dehydration and hyponatremia is the most important part of hyponatremia first aid. The symptoms are similar enough that a good assessment must include interviewing the victim and witnesses.
http://video.au.msn.com/watch/video/tracking-a-killer/xgl2v0f
Indy has asked me to add this thread .
Water Intoxication and Hyponatremia Symptoms
So what we are asking is to post anything that has happened to you on the job especially when working in the hot season .
And we think you should keep a very close eye on this medical condition and even talk to your doctor b4 the hot season is on us again .
http://firstaid.about.com/od/heatcoldexposur1/qt/07_hyponatremia.htm
The need to remain hydrated during periods of exertion, particularly in hot climates, makes it difficult to recognize hyponatremia symptoms. Severe dehydration and heat exhaustion look very similar to hyponatremia and, like hyponatremia, are more common in hot weather during exercise.
Heat exhaustion and dehydration can look very much like hyponatremia and are much more common. Heat stroke has a distinct set of symptoms and is a serious emergency.
Hyponatremia Symptoms
Hyponatremia symptoms include:
weakness
dizziness
nausea
muscle cramps
slurred speech
confusion
loss of consciousness
seizures in severe cases
There is very little that can be done outside of a hospital for hyponatremia, so differentiating between dehydration and hyponatremia is the most important part of hyponatremia first aid. The symptoms are similar enough that a good assessment must include interviewing the victim and witnesses.