Published:  June 15, 2009

Heat Related Illness Can Be Prevented

A message from St. Luke’s Community Emergency Center®

Serious heat-related illnesses are preventable. Some general recommendations:

• Drink plenty of fluids even when not thirsty
• Decrease or reschedule strenuous activity for cooler time of the day
• Wear clothing that is light colored and loose fitting
• Increase carbohydrate intake, foods like pasta and bread
• Decrease protein, intake, foods such as meat and cheese
• Avoid alco¬holic beverages (such beverages may promote dehydration)
• Do not use salt tablets
• Avoid direct exposure to the sun, take advan¬tage of shaded, covered areas
• Children should never be left unattended in an automobile, especially during hot weather
• Animals, family pets should never be left unattended in an automobile, especially during hot weather

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St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital and St. Luke’s The Woodlands Hospital.

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