S14Ep5: Understanding and Preventing Heat Stroke
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As temperatures climb across North America, the dangers of heat-related illnesses loom large for everyone—not just those in desert climates. This critical episode dives deep into the potentially life-threatening nature of heat stroke, a condition that strikes when the body's core temperature exceeds 104°F (40°C).
Host: Tim Page-Bottorff
https://safestart.com/news/beware-hidden-human-factors-hot-weather/
https://safestart.com/news/youre-not-just-hot-how-to-identify-heat-related-illness
https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/3431_wksiteposter_en.pdf
Chapters
1. Introduction to Summer Heat Dangers (00:00:00)
2. Heat Stroke Prevention Strategies (00:01:02)
3. Recognizing Heat Stroke Symptoms (00:01:39)
4. Emergency First Aid Techniques (00:02:46)
5. High-Risk Groups and Factors (00:05:28)
6. Heat Stroke Dangers and Resources (00:08:07)
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