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“In the past, the typical people we saw were the ones who couldn’t fend for themselves – the very young and the very old,” says Dr. Paul Pepe, chairman of emergency medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center. “Now, young men and women who work in super-cool office environments and spend the weekends playing outdoors are getting into trouble because their bodies haven’t had a chance to adapt to the hot weather.” If you’re going to be outdoors during triple-digit days, Dr. Pepe offers these tips: · Wear lightweight, loose-fitting and light-colored clothing; · Stay in a well-ventilated area, even if you’re working indoors; · Water, water, water. Too much sugar and caffeine is not good if you’re outdoors; · Avoid alcohol – a cool beverage might sound good but it only dehydrates you more and impairs your ability to recognize danger signs; · Use a buddy system so that you can keep an eye on each other. Visit http://www.utsouthwestern.org/emergency to learn more about UT Southwestern’s clinical services in emergency medicine. www.HealthNewsDigest.com Top of Page 
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