[MR] Warm Weather - Heat Injury Prevention & Treatment

[Atlantia Kingdom Chirurgeon]

Atlantians,

 

With the arrival of the warm weather, we need to refresh ourselves and
educate others on the importance of prevention, recognition and treatment of

heat related stress, illness and injury. 

 

Guidance from the National Weather Service:   

 <http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/heat/index.shtml>
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/heat/index.shtml

 

Guidance from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health:   

 <http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/heatstress/>
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/heatstress/

 

These are two excellent articles written for the Chirurgeonate by Master

Galen of Ockham, OP, CE (MKA Keith E. Brandt, M.D.) He is a former Society
Chirurgeon and a USAF/NASA Physician.

 <http://www.chirurgeon.org/sca_heat.html>
http://www.chirurgeon.org/sca_heat.html

 <http://www.chirurgeon.org/On_Rehydration.html>
http://www.chirurgeon.org/On_Rehydration.html

 

As always, if you have significant medical history, have special health
concerns or are currently under a Physician's care; discuss appropriate
prevention and management with your healthcare provider(s). 

 

 

 

Stay Healthy & Happy,

Andreas

Kingdom Chirurgeon