Heat safety measures
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Heat safety measures
Heat safety measures can help prevent or decrease the risk of a heat-related illness. These measures include:
- Acclimating to the heat by gradually increasing your exposure to physical activity in the heat. It may take 10 to 14 days to become acclimated.
- Being well-hydrated by drinking plenty of water before, during, and after you are active. This is very important when it’s hot out and when you do intense exercise. Drink
of water before being active in the heat. Continue to drink moderate amounts of fluid every 15 to 20 minutes during the activity. - Wearing clothing that is light-colored, lightweight, single-layered, and absorbent, allowing evaporation of body sweat.
Credits
| Author | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Tracy Landauer |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Last Updated | October 7, 2008 |
| Last updated: | October 07, 2008 |
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Reviewed By: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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