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Please share an interesting fact about managing heat stress and heat stroke.

19 doctors weighed in across 14 answers
Dr. Marc Foucher answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Ignore: Stay hydrated. Avoid outdoor activities if the temperature is above 85 degrees and 80% humidity.

Answered 6/4/2017

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: Get out of the sun, and dress cool to reduce elevated body temperatutel.

Answered 7/17/2017

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Dr. Don Millner answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Cosmetic

Ignore: Drink but don't over-drink fluids. Take frequent breaks in the shade or indoors. Keep cool!

Answered 11/27/2017

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Ignore: Avoid! Even the military works now to keep troops from standing in the heat until stroke or death.

Answered 5/23/2014

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Failure: Failure to sweat when overheated signals heatstroke and is an emergency requiring immediate cooling.

Answered 6/21/2014

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Ignore: Hydration is critical. Get to air-conditioning if you feel badly.

Answered 6/28/2014

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Dr. Maya Haasz answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Ignore: Drink lots of fluids, take breaks, listen to your body when it tells you to stop physical activity.

Answered 6/29/2014

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Dr. Margret Rose Dellosso answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Ignore: Plenty of water b4activity. Drink during activity, wear a hat,take breaks. Heat stress is manageable.

Answered 8/21/2014

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Dr. Mabria Loqman answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

Ignore: Never leave children unattended in cars during hot weather.

Answered 7/3/2014

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Ignore: Place ice bags on the head, neck, armpits and groin to provide rapid cooling.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Neigatha Graney answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Ignore: Treating heat stress: support cardiovascular function, restore fluid losses, reduce body temperature.

Answered 7/6/2014

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

Specializes in Nutrition

Ignore: During hot weather, drink plenty of water. Wear white, loose fitting clothes and avoid sun.

Answered 8/5/2014

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Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

Specializes in Surgery

Ignore: Heat stroke could be lethal specially for elderly do not take it lightly replace what you are losing.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Ignore: Heat stroke results from prolonged exposure to high temp and dehydration. Keep hydrated in hot days.

Answered 1/2/2015

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