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Summer safety: Here’s how to recognize signs of heat-related illness
Updated: 7:10 PM EDT Jun 12, 2023
Every year, more than 67,000 people in the U.S. visit emergency rooms due to heat, and more than 700 on average die from heat-related illnesses, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.As the weather warms up, health experts say protecting yourself and your family is critical.“Heat exhaustion can occur very rapidly,” Dr. Kristina Butler, from the Mayo Clinic.While heat-related illnesses can affect anyone, the CDC says those most susceptible include those 65 and older, anyone with high blood pressure and people who work outside in the heat.Heat exhaustion symptoms include:- Heavy sweating- Cold, pale, clammy skin- Fast, weak pulseIn that event, experts say to get out of the heat, loosen clothes, take a cool bath or sip water. Butler says to avoid going out during the hottest part of the day.“Waking up a little bit earlier to enjoy the sunrise and maybe spending more time outside over the sunset because those moments of less extreme heat can allow us to be outside enjoying fresh air but also being safe,” Butler said.Heat stroke is a medical emergency that can happen when the body heats to 103 degrees or higher.Other symptoms include:- Hot, red, dry or damp skin- Fast, strong pulse- Confusion- Loss of consciousnessIf these symptoms are present, call 911 right away. Medical experts add that you should move to a cooler place, apply cool cloths to the body and don’t give the person anything to drink.“If you think about needing help, ask for it, rather than delay,” Butler said.Watch the video above for more tips to stay safe in the summer heat.
Every year, more than 67,000 people in the U.S. visit emergency rooms due to heat, and more than 700 on average die from heat-related illnesses, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
As the weather warms up, health experts say protecting yourself and your family is critical.
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“Heat exhaustion can occur very rapidly,” Dr. Kristina Butler, from the Mayo Clinic.
While heat-related illnesses can affect anyone, the CDC says those most susceptible include those 65 and older, anyone with high blood pressure and people who work outside in the heat.
Heat exhaustion symptoms include:
- – Heavy sweating
- – Cold, pale, clammy skin
- – Fast, weak pulse
In that event, experts say to get out of the heat, loosen clothes, take a cool bath or sip water.
Butler says to avoid going out during the hottest part of the day.
“Waking up a little bit earlier to enjoy the sunrise and maybe spending more time outside over the sunset because those moments of less extreme heat can allow us to be outside enjoying fresh air but also being safe,” Butler said.
Heat stroke is a medical emergency that can happen when the body heats to 103 degrees or higher.
Other symptoms include:
- – Hot, red, dry or damp skin
- – Fast, strong pulse
- – Confusion
- – Loss of consciousness
If these symptoms are present, call 911 right away. Medical experts add that you should move to a cooler place, apply cool cloths to the body and don’t give the person anything to drink.
“If you think about needing help, ask for it, rather than delay,” Butler said.
Watch the video above for more tips to stay safe in the summer heat.
