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As Baltimore residents stagger through another week of high temperatures, health experts once again are stressing the importance of staying hydrated.
Chandresh Shelat, M.D., Sinai ER-7, spoke with WJZ-TV last week about the heat.
"Your blood pressure can drop; you can get confused," he said, and the consequences can be deadly without following common sense precautions.
According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, the signs of heat stroke can include:
In extreme weather, those without air conditioning should take a shower or bath to cool down or move to an air-conditioned location. Wear light, loose-fitting clothing and, of course, drink lots of water. Remember to check on elderly neighbors.
Pets are also at risk in this hot weather - remember to make sure our friends with fur coats have plenty of water and access to cool spots. Never leave a pet in the car.
To learn more, read the CDC report on Extreme Heat: A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety.
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Staying Cool in the Summer
As Baltimore residents stagger through another week of high temperatures, health experts once again are stressing the importance of staying hydrated.
Chandresh Shelat, M.D., Sinai ER-7, spoke with WJZ-TV last week about the heat.
"Your blood pressure can drop; you can get confused," he said, and the consequences can be deadly without following common sense precautions.
According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, the signs of heat stroke can include:
- Red, hot, and dry skin (no sweating)
- Rapid, strong pulse
- Throbbing headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Confusion
- Unconsciousness
In extreme weather, those without air conditioning should take a shower or bath to cool down or move to an air-conditioned location. Wear light, loose-fitting clothing and, of course, drink lots of water. Remember to check on elderly neighbors.
Pets are also at risk in this hot weather - remember to make sure our friends with fur coats have plenty of water and access to cool spots. Never leave a pet in the car.
To learn more, read the CDC report on Extreme Heat: A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety.
- Logan Co. Schools Work To Keep Kids And Bus Drivers Hydrated During Hot, Humid Days; Here Are Tips For Dealing With Heat
With temperatures soaring into the high 90s and the heat index over 100, the new Logan County school superintendent made sure the students and bus drivers were well hydrated last week, O.J. Stapleton reports for the Russellville News Democrat &...
- Tips To Keep Children Safe From The Dangers Of Summer Heat
While enjoying time with family on the boat, at church picnics, in the backyard or at the beach, be sure to keep kids safe during the summer heat. Heat can trigger three major illnesses, says Dr. Eric Kirkendall of Cincinnati Children's...
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This weekend may mark the end of summer. But warmer weather this weekend mean you should be sure to pack lots of water for the park, beach or car. "Water is the most important part of a balanced diet," says Sinai Hospital gastroenterologist John Rabine,...