My neighbor had a major heat stroke on Sunday cutting grass in the heat of the day.

texanwitch

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Aug-13-08 12:57 PM
Original message

My neighbor had a major heat stroke on Sunday cutting grass in the heat of the day.

He is in the hospital, and I don't think he will make it.

His body temp was 107, and he had not woke up yet.

He was only 54 years old.

Everyone take care in this summer heat, please.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

MorningGlow

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Aug-13-08 01:02 PM
Response to Original message

1. Oh dear!

Good vibes and white light for your neighbor.

I always knew lawns were evil...

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

Shell Beau

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Aug-13-08 01:03 PM
Response to Original message

2. Wow! That is scary.

This crazy heat always scares me. It is so easy to get overheated and dehydrate too.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

texanwitch

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Aug-13-08 01:11 PM
Response to Reply #2

5. Sunday was so very hot.

I couldn't stay out in the shady back yard more then 5
minutes, it was that hot and humid.

I have been to the hospital and his kidneys are shutting down.

He had passed out in the yard and no one saw him for a couple
of hours.

My neighbor was a good guy.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

NJmaverick

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Aug-13-08 01:07 PM
Response to Original message

3. Oh my, that's pretty serious

good vides for him

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

LisaM

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Aug-13-08 01:09 PM
Response to Original message

4. Geesh, I've never heard of such a thing

I hear about older people in apartments from time to time, but a relatively young person, outside?

That is really scary.

I hope he makes it.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

sarge43

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Aug-13-08 06:56 PM
Response to Reply #4

12. Anyone can go down from heat stroke.

Age and physical condition have nothing to do with it. A twenty year old in perfect health can die from it. The body's internal cooling system can't cope with conditions, high temp, high humidity, dehydration. Once the internal thermostat is over loaded, the body's temp spikes, electrolyte balance goes to hell, cell damage. The brain is especially vulnerable.

So, the moral of this story is don't go out in conditions of high temps and humidity. If you must, wear head covering, loose clothing, drink lots of water and at max of 20 minutes, go inside or at least into shade. Early warning signs: rapid pulse, flushed dry skin (if you stop sweating, get indoors immediately), headache.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

Blue Diadem

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Aug-13-08 01:12 PM
Response to Original message

6. People don't often realize the danger. Plus..there are medications that can increase the risk.

google medications and heat stroke for those who are not aware.

tw, I'm sorry about your neighbor. I hope and pray that he can recover from this.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

KatyaR

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Aug-13-08 06:20 PM
Response to Original message

7. Coming home tonight, I passed a house in my neighborhood, and

the elderly owner was out mowing his lawn. It's cooled off considerably, but it's still in the 90s today. I can't understand why he couldn't just wait until the morning.

Nobody should do NUTHIN' at 5 pm on a summer afternoon--it's just too damn hot (unless you live pretty far north).

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

alstephenson

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Aug-13-08 06:40 PM
Response to Reply #7

8. Unless you are a migrant farmworker.

http://www.ufw.org/_board.php?mode=view&b_code=cre_leg&b_no=4&page=1&field=&key=&n=2

I'm very sorry for the loss of the OP's neighbor.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

XemaSab

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Aug-13-08 06:43 PM
Response to Reply #8

10. We have laws in California about working in the heat

There have been too many sad stories.

(And yeah, I know they're often ignored, but it's better than nothing. :( )

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

alstephenson

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Aug-13-08 07:48 PM
Response to Reply #10

13. Yes, the laws are ignored.

Please sign the petition asking the California legislature to enforce the Heat Legislation. Thanks.

http://www.ufwaction.org/campaign/heatdeath15

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

XemaSab

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Aug-13-08 06:42 PM
Response to Original message

9. Oh no!

Heat stroke is for real.

When in doubt, don't go do heavy chores when it's hot out, and if you do, drink lots of liquid and take frequent breaks.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

Fran Kubelik

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Aug-13-08 06:52 PM
Response to Original message

11. I'm so sorry

For you and his family. :hug:

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

DU AdBot (1000+ posts)

Mon May 06th 2024, 02:19 PM
Response to Original message

Advertisements [?]

Top

Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators

Important Notices: By participating on this discussion board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.