Fresno Reaserch
Country of Fresno
Heat related Ilness
Heat Stroke in Animals
Extreme heat leads to a large amount of deaths because the body must work harder to be at a normal temperature.
Tips to stay cool
Stay hydrated.
Wear loose, light-colored clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat for protection.
Stay indoors and, if possible, in an air conditioned place
Heat related illness such as heat cramps or strokes are cause by the body not being able to maintain a cool form.
Heat exhaustion
Heat cramps
Heavy sweating
• Cold, pale, and clammy skin
• Fast, weak pulse
• Nausea or vomiting
• Muscle cramps
• Tiredness or weakness
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Fainting
• High body temperature (103°F or higher)
• Hot, red, dry, or damp skin
• Fast, strong pulse
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Confusion
• Losing consciousness
Heat research Questions
what information has most affected me and why?
Why are heatwaves a problem?
Who is more at risk during heat waves.
Describe this problem within and the outside of Fresno.
Heat stress in animals such as cats and dogs.
Heat stress or heat stroke in animals is similar with humans. With dogs and cats trying to keep cool by sweating through paws.
Symptoms of heat stress in Animals.
Panting which increases as heatstroke progresses
Drooling, salivating
Agitation, restlessness
Very red or pale gums
Bright red tongue
Increased heart rate
Current solutions for people who struggle in the heat
Heatwaves are a problem because first the heat over 100 degrees.
Heatwaves also cause droughts
Heatwaves cause problems to people and animals.
Senor cititzens that cant help themselves
People who can care for themselves becasue of disabliliies
Animals in inclosed places such as cars.
Content airflow
Shade/shelter
Hydration
Inside fresno, record high tempeatures are happening
Outside of fresno are the same; high tempâtures.
The powergrid and droughts are happening acorss and inside fresno.
Heat strokes in animals effect me the most because i do have a lot of cats and one dog. They will get hots and i really need to know how i can help them.