Lake Shore Safety Tips: Avoid Risks with Expert Advice and First Aid
Practical Safety Tips for Lake Shore Visitors
Practical advice to prevent turning a relaxing day at the lake into an unfortunate incident. The death by drowning of the fifty-year-old German man last Wednesday could have been avoided if the tourist had practiced a good level of caution.
Jumping into the water immediately after eating pizza and experiencing thermal shocks caused the tourist to suffer a congestion that proved fatal. It therefore becomes essential for swimmers to exercise a minimum threshold of caution before facing the waves of Garda, but not only there.
Before entering the water, it is important to check the weather conditions, know our swimming abilities, and avoid sudden thermal shocks. «After prolonged exposure to the sun,» warn the volunteers of the Croce Rossa italiana di Bardolino, «it is necessary to enter the water gradually to allow our body time to thermoregulate.
There are no standard digestion times, and much depends on what and how much has been eaten. Usually, the wait can vary from two to four hours.» What are the symptoms of heatstroke?
Symptoms and First Aid
«The classic symptoms include skin redness, severe headaches in some cases, increased body temperature, profuse sweating, bright red skin, feelings of exhaustion, and in some cases tinnitus. First aid measures involve placing the injured person in a shaded area and cooling the body with any available cold water compresses.
It is necessary to drink small sips of non-iced water. Before sun exposure, a suitable broad-spectrum sunscreen for your skin type should be applied. Also, choose a spot where there is access to shade or, if not available, have an umbrella on hand.
Protecting the head is especially important, particularly for bald persons.» The volunteers also highlight some dangers of different kinds.
Risks During Outings
«During a Sunday trip to the beach, some people bring everything, including camping stoves with a pot of hot water for pasta. Containers are precariously balanced on makeshift surfaces, with many children in swimwear playing all around.
People start eating in the morning and continue until evening without a break.»
