This week’s weather that has brought record heat index values to some places in western Kentucky has increased the awareness of heat-related illnesses.
Jamie Boswell is a flight nurse with Air-Evac. He says there are three types of heat-related emergencies common during the summer.
click to download audioBoswell says a person having a heat stroke is in immediate need of attention.
click to download audioIf someone is having a suspected heat stroke, Boswell says to get them out of the heat and make them cool as quickly as possible.
click to download audioBoswell reminds everyone to drink plenty of clear liquids when weather forecasters call for a heat advisory or heat warning. He says the same thing goes for kids.
click to download audioWeather forecasters are calling for continued heat index values and temperatures in triple digits through Saturday.
