Thank you for visiting our blog! Here at OC Safety, it is our goal to help each of our students build up their confidence assisting in first aid care and medical emergencies at their own pace so they can be 100% sure they can help people appropriately. Our CPR and First Aid Training Center was established in 2009 by a local firefighter and paramedic who both dealt with life-threatening emergencies of their own. Together they decided that they wanted to establish a company that provides education and training not only to medical personnel like themselves, but to any men, women or children who are interested in learning how to make a difference in the community. In the classes that we offer, you can learn anything from CPR, to assisting in medical emergencies such as heart attack, stroke & cardiac arrest.
Detecting Dehydration
Dehydration is a potentially serious condition experienced when someone loses more fluid than they take in. Young children and older people are the most likely to get dehydrated, so it is especially important for them to drink plenty of water.
The main causes of dehydration are:
- Excessive sweating during physical activity or hot weather conditions
- Sweating because of a high fever
- Severe diarrhea and/or vomiting
If left untreated, dehydration can potentially lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Symptoms of Dehydration
The following are the key signs that may tell you someone is dehydrated:
- Dry mouth or eyes
- Dry, cracked lips
- Headaches, dizziness, or confusion
- Muscle cramping or tightness
- A reduction in urination, and dark-colored urine
Treatment – What You Should Do
When you suspect someone is suffering from dehydration, adhere to the following first aid steps:
- Sit the patient down in a cool place
- Give them plenty of water or Oral Rehydration Solution to drink
- If the patient is suffering from any painful cramps, help them stretch and massage the affected areas
- Monitor how they are feeling and record vital signs (pulse, respiratory rate) if trained to do so
- If they still feel unwell once they are rehydrated then encourage them to see a doctor ASAP
Contact Your Orange County, CA First Aid Experts Today
Here at OC Safety, we are committed to providing you with the best training at the best price, so we will gladly price match any other Authorized American Heart Association Training Site. If you are at all interested in learning how to assist in medical emergencies for members of your community, we strongly encourage you to reach out to us and sign up for a class. Our classes won’t take up much of your time, and will leave you feeling confident and proud of your decision to be of service to others. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to give us a call at (714) 960-1911 or fill out an online form on our contact page. We are excited to hear from you soon!