CHILI, N.Y. – The heat wave broke but summer is upon us and when you’re outside, there’s always concern about heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Local EMS teams are testing some new ways to treat ...
Raleigh residents are feeling the brunt of a scorching week, with temperatures posing a serious health threat. Since last Friday, WakeMed has treated 15 patients for heat-related illnesses, ...
WASHINGTON — As emergency responders work to keep people safe in these dangerous temperatures, DC Fire and EMS are stepping up how they treat patients with heat stroke. WUSA9 got a demonstration of ...
Across Southern California, emergency room workers are primed for the wave of patients that pour in as heat waves like the current one drag into their second, third and fourth days. Heat takes an ...
Heat stroke is a serious condition, especially for the elderly, and can lead to organ damage or death. Staying hydrated, wearing appropriate clothing and seeking air conditioning are crucial during ...
ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- As temperatures continue to climb, doctors are warning about the dangers of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. "The big thing to look for with heat exhaustion is profuse sweating, ...
As temperatures soar in New York City, emergency rooms are getting an influx of patients with symptoms of heat-related illnesses, including heat exhaustion, muscle cramps, fainting and heat stroke, ...
"Sauna use is a rare but potentially important cause of classical heat stroke," the doctors of a new case report warn. Reading time 2 minutes A trip to the sauna can be incredibly relaxing—just be ...
WALB is working to produce a video for this story. In the meantime, we encourage you to watch our livestream. ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Extreme heat and triple-digit heat indexes can be life threatening ...
Chris came to the Emergency Department (ED) via ambulance after her neighbors were concerned about her confusion when they went to check on her. Chris was in her 80s and her husband had passed away a ...