We are in the middle of an extremely and unusually hot period. As nurses, you will know the warning signs of dehydration. Make sure you drink a lot of water. Soft drinks such as Coke are not beneficial. Also, avoid the outdoors as much as possible, and make sure you wear a hat, sunscreen and sunglasses if you must go outside. Umbrellas also provide excellent protection from the sun.
You may have noticed that the sun is quite fierce in Adelaide, compared to your country. Australia has a high level of Ultraviolet (UV) radiation, and you will see the current levels mentioned in the weather forecasts on the news. Everyone is at risk of getting burnt, so be careful!
Tips for staying cool
If you have airconditioning, switch it on. If not, use a fan. You can buy cheap fans from Target, Big W, Cheap as Chips and other discount stores. Use wet towels to reduce the temperature. For example hang it up near the fan so that the air will be cooled by blowing through it.
If it is hard to stay cool at home, visit the local library or shopping mall or take time out and go to the movies.
If you have children or animals, never leave them in the car in the heat. Even in cooler weather, cars are very dangerous as the temperature inside a parked car rises in a few minutes to lethal levels.
Always make sure that animals have plenty of water and shade. Even animals can get sunburnt, especially on their noses and ears.
You can find more information on sun safety tips at the SunSmart section of the Cancer Council Australia site
Regards,
The Blog Team
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