Between the late December 24 and the morning of the 25th, 100% of the beds were occupied, according to Dr. Alexis Mateos, medical coordinator of the adult emergency service.

"From noon on December 25, decompensated patients began to arrive with cirrhosis, cardiopathic, hypertensive, septic, diabetics, chronic nephrological patients," said the doctor.

He revealed that there were also dehydration paintings, mainly in older adults with difficulty and memory alterations which does not allow them to hydrate properly.

It is recommended not to exceed meals, drinks and take care of hydration before the heat wave that hits the country.

“The heat blow is a body disorder and happens when it cannot regulate the temperature and can even reach up to 40 degrees and alter the heart, brain, and produce several symptoms.One starts with dizziness, feels dehydrated, does not have so much sweat to compensate for that heat, then the skin gets hot and then if it is not, the symptoms, increasingly dizzy, with agitations and can even be fainted, can be worse, and they can even faint,suffer seizures, can even lead to death if treatment is delayed, ”explained cardiologist Alfredo Meza of Cardiovascular Medicine

Way to avoid blow

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Try to avoid exiting or exposed to the sun at the peak heat hours, between 10 and 16

Wear baggy, light or clear clothes not to increase body heat.

In case of presenting some symptoms, look for a place of shade, air as much as possible, place cold compress or something fresh in the armpits, or groin, soak with hose if necessary.If there is no improvement, go to a health center.

Risk groups

Those who suffer from heart disease, consume antihypertensive, diuretics should be more careful, since these medications make a lot urinating and that causes dehydration.