Meridian MS - Being mid-week into intense hot temperatures, and expecting things to get hotter, EC Healthnet Resident physician Dr. Steven Burkett wants people to be aware of the dangers of the heat. “Heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, heat rash, all those falls under a category of heat related illnesses, and that can cause a variety of things.”
As temperatures are expected to hit triple digits, and humidity also being a factor, Dr. Burkett recommends what to do for those who have to be outside. “Hydration on a schedule interval every 10 to 15 minutes, not when you’re thirsty. Take frequent cooling breaks in the shade, or even better if you can get into an air-conditioned room every 10 to 15 minutes, or more often if needed.”
While Dr. Burkett encourages residents to use caution when in the heat, Veterinarian Dr. Leslie Williams of Meridian Animal Clinic offers his advice about pets or animals also in the heat. “The best thing to do is keep them in doors just like ourselves, keep them in plenty of shade, lots and lots of cool fresh water will help them to be able to fight off these extreme temperatures that we’ll be experiencing in the upcoming days.”
Dr. Williams says that if it is too hot for residents to be outside, most of the time it is also too hot for the animals.
Doctors at EC Healthnet say that in this time of intense heat, you need to stay hydrated to avoid heat related illnesses.
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