By Drew Koch, DO, FACOEP-D, MBA
Dehydration is most commonly thought of as a hot-weather health concern, but in cold weather dehydration can also be a significant health risk. Drinking enough water is the key to avoiding dehydration, but during the winter months, it can be more difficult to realize when you need to stop for a beverage break.
By Drew Koch, DO, FACOEP
When summer is at its peak and the days become hot and humid, we see patients in the Emergency Department with symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. These are serious conditions: heat stroke can be fatal and is the most frequent cause of environmentally related death in the U.S. Heat illnesses affect people of all ages; however, the very young and the elderly are most at risk for significant problems.
by Drew Koch, DO
Significant snowfall and frigid temperatures this winter have brought many patients to area emergency departments with cold weather-related injuries. Many of these injuries could have been avoided by following some easy, common sense guidelines.