Whats the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke?
Heat exhaustion means a core body temperature of 100.4 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Typically, you can reverse heat exhaustion by getting the person into the shade and air conditioning, and squirting or sponging him with lukewarm water. Heat stroke occurs when core body temperature rises above 104 degrees. It leads to seizures, coma, and multi-organ failure. Shivering in this case is an indication that heat stroke is imminent, and that medical attention is required. Q: If you choose a sunscreen with a high SPF, are you well protected? A: Not necessarily. Most boaters use only one-half to one-quarter the “tested concentration” that researchers use to determine SPF. To be fully protected, you may need to apply more sunscreen than you currently use. Q: Can certain antibiotics increase your odds of getting a sunburn? A: Yes. They include tetracycline (sometimes prescribed as Achromycin), doxycycline (sometimes prescribed as Vibramycin), ciprofloxacin (sometimes prescribed as Cipro), sulfonam