Heat wave: 10 tips from emergency physicians

In the coming days in Germany, temperatures are expected to be up to 40 degrees. Emergency physicians in Germany, expect that significantly more patients treated than usual due to heat-related complaints. Often dehydration is the cause. Experts of the Asklepios clinics, explain what you need to pay particular attention.

Most patients complain about headache, dizziness, circulation problems, fatigue, and General malaise. But it is also a clouding of consciousness may be a serious consequence of the heat. "We must not forget that our bodies consist of 60 percent and our brain is 80 percent water. Therefore, a lack of fluids makes the First in the head bemerkbar", Dr. Jan-Christoph Lewejohann, a Senior doctor of the Central emergency ward at the Asklepios clinic Wandsbek says. In particular, small children and old and sick people now have to be extra careful.

The emergency physician gives the following tips for the upcoming hot days:

If it came to a heat stroke or circulatory collapse, or is suspected, immediately contact the emergency services on 112. You bring the Affected person to a cool place, loosen his clothing, cool with wet cloths, and rich drinks, but not too cool and not too much at once.

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