Leyte Farmer Suffers Cardiac Arrest Due to Extreme Heat
A farmer from Matag-ob, Leyte, lost his life after suffering a cardiac arrest reportedly due to extreme heat.
Heat stroke is a severe heat-related illness that involves a body temperature of more than 40°C. It usually happens when the body’s temperature control system fails after extended exposure to high temperatures and humidity.
It is a life-threatening condition that requires quick medical attention. Heat stroke symptoms include elevated body temperature, changed mental state or behavior, rapid heartbeat, rapid and shallow breathing, flushed skin, nausea and vomiting, headache, and even seizures.
Heat stroke is a condition that can strike without warning, particularly in hot and humid weather. It needs to be treated right once to avoid complications like brain, heart, kidney, and muscle damage.
Typically, medical intervention to stabilize the condition of the patient is combined with fast cooling of the body and fluids.
To lower the risk of heat stroke in hot weather, it’s important to take precautionary measures such as drinking enough water, avoiding extended exposure to high temperatures, and looking for shade or air-conditioned spaces.
Recently, a hardworking farmer died of cardiac arrest due to an intense heat. According to a neighbor, Rogelio Sumpino, the farmer, suddenly collapsed while carrying firewood. When the responding police arrived, Sumpino was already lifeless.
The municipal health officer stated that the cause of the farmer’s death was cardiac arrest induced by the intense heat.
The incident reminds us of the risks farmers face, especially during periods of extreme weather conditions. It shows the importance of taking precautions and prioritizing health and safety measures, particularly when working under challenging environmental circumstances.
In a previous report, a nursing student earns praises for helping man who collapsed due to heat
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