Hitzechaos in Karlsruhe: Emergency room overloaded at 37 degrees!

Hitzechaos in Karlsruhe: Emergency room overloaded at 37 degrees!

The heat does not leave us cold: high temperatures not only bring the summer mood, but also an increasing number of patients in the emergency room of the Karlsruhe City Clinic. The temperatures in the region currently reach up to 37 degrees. In the past few days, the patients have almost doubled in the emergency room. Daily sizes of 130 patients are now described as "rather relaxed", while 230 people have even been treated in the past 24 hours, reports swr .

The heat is difficult for human health. In particular, circulatory problems are at the top of the list of symptoms. So far, seven patients with such symptoms have been included in the emergency room in Karlsruhe. The numbers are reflected in the clinical pictures: in summer there are fewer respiratory diseases, but more circulatory problems and short -term loss of consciousness.

special dangers of the heat wave

particularly affected are sensitive groups, including babies, toddlers, pregnant women, people with previous illnesses and people over 65 years. These are most often affected by heat strokes. The high outside temperature means that the body tries to cool off by sweating. "This can lead to blood pressure reductions, dizziness and even fainting," explains the DAK in another report on the health situation during such heat waves dak .

Some symptoms of circulatory problems are dizziness, nausea and fatigue. These can be reinforced by insufficient fluid intake or health preload. In addition, a faster heart rate is often necessary to maintain body functions during this load-especially for people with cardiovascular diseases, this can be a challenge.

tips for avoiding heat shells

The clinic not only has to struggle with a flood of patients, but also the staff suffers from the oppressive temperatures. Despite existing ventilation systems, employees with cold towels have to work. In order to act the situation, the employees are given enough breaks.

In order to prevent a heat stroke, experts recommend the following measures: drinking a lot (2-3 liters of water daily), avoiding alcohol and coffee, and last but not least, use solar and heat protection: creaming, wearing bright clothing and searching for shadows are essential. In the event of signs of a heat stroke-such as an increased body temperature, hot and dry skin and dizziness-the emergency call 112 should be chosen immediately, sacrifices adac .

In the emergency room, attention is paid to the time that often occur in the patient. This is usually between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., while the number of patients is lower at night. This behavior shows that the heat affects not only the bodies, but also our habits.

In summary, it is clear - the coming days could be a challenge for the groups concerned. It is therefore important to consciously pay attention to your own health and take measures at an early stage.