It has been unseasonably hot in Houston in recent weeks, and summer isn’t even officially here yet. Dr. Anthony Arredondo, an ER physician at Texas Children’s Hospital, talks about how to avoid heat-related illness in children.
Dr. Anthony Arredondo, an emergency room physician at Texas Children’s Hospital, said avoiding heat-related illness in children is very important as temperatures rise.Lifeguard shortage keeping city of Houston pools shuttered amid ‘dangerous’ heat
Heatstroke is the most severe level and a life-threatening emergency, Arredondo said. Severe dehydration causes the body’s inability to sweat. The child’s skin grows very hot and red, and their body temperature rises to around 104 or higher. Parents will also see a change in their mental status. The child may also have some confusion or even seizures. Heatstroke impacts different organs in the body such as the heart, liver, kidneys and the brain, which can lead to death.
The hottest hours of the day from 2 to 4 p.m. result in increased heat-related illness. Arredondo said younger children depend on those around them to make sure they are hydrated, getting appropriate amounts of shade and applying water to the skin if they start to get too hot.He said parents, as well as coaches, carry the responsibility to keep children properly hydrated.
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