Heatstroke Risks for Children and Elderly
With rising temperatures during the summer, the risks of heatstroke and heat exhaustion increase, especially among the elderly, children, and outdoor workers. Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City confirms its readiness to handle such cases by enhancing preparations and providing cooling equipment and medications. Since the beginning of summer, it has received over 50 cases, ranging from mild to severe. Emphasis is placed on the importance of prevention through avoiding direct sun exposure, drinking sufficient fluids, and wearing appropriate clothing, along with providing guidelines for managing emergency cases before ambulance arrival.
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