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| 6. Who to travel with | 14. Desert Travel |
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Desert (High Temperature) Travel |
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| Sunburn can be avoided by using tropical PABA-containing ultraviolet light-blocking agents and by avoiding sunlight in the middle of the day. | |
| Heat Syndrome | |
| Caused by excessive loss of body water, electrolyte depletion or both. Symptoms include headaches, nausea, vomiting, light-headedness, malaise and muscle pains. | |
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| Heat Exhaustion | |
| Treat with shade, water sprinkling, fanning and ice packs to head, neck, armpits and groin. | |
| Heat Stroke | |
| Caused by impairment of the heat-regulating mechanism of the body. Shivering diminishes as the body temperature rises. Victims are confused, uncoordinated and lapse into coma. This is a medical emergency. It is treated by immediately cooling by removing all clothing, covering with wetted sheets or towels, fanning to promote by evaporation and rehydration. | |
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