This week’s excessive heat warning brought about by temperatures in the 90s and heat index values in the 100s has increased the awareness of heat-related illnesses.
Jamie Boswell is a Princeton Fireman and flight nurse with Air-Evac. He says there are three types of heat-related emergencies common during the summer.
click to download audioBoswell says a person having a heat stroke is in immediate need of attention.
click to download audioIf someone is having a suspected heat stroke, Boswell says to get them out of the heat and make them cool as quickly as possible.
click to download audioBoswell reminds everyone to drink plenty of clear liquids when weather forecasters call for a heat advisory or heat warning. He says the same thing goes for kids.
click to download audioWeather forecasters are saying next week may bring a slight relief to the heat but remind people that temperature alone does not cause a person to overheat. High dew points and humidity can also cause heat distress.
Jamie Boswell is a Princeton Fireman and flight nurse with Air-Evac. He says there are three types of heat-related emergencies common during the summer.
click to download audioBoswell says a person having a heat stroke is in immediate need of attention.
click to download audioIf someone is having a suspected heat stroke, Boswell says to get them out of the heat and make them cool as quickly as possible.
click to download audioBoswell reminds everyone to drink plenty of clear liquids when weather forecasters call for a heat advisory or heat warning. He says the same thing goes for kids.
click to download audioWeather forecasters are saying next week may bring a slight relief to the heat but remind people that temperature alone does not cause a person to overheat. High dew points and humidity can also cause heat distress.
