Blog Posts on heat stroke

A timely discussion on HEAT STROKE by StatCare EMS Journal Club on Apr 22, 2012   This blog is inspired by the unbearable heat this summer.  With ambient temperatures reaching 35.9 degrees Celsius, we better read up on this topic.Review Article on Heat Stroke published by NEJM   Heat stroke, as defined...

Goodbye my Mashie by A MomMa's Tale on Mar 26, 2012I was about to post an update on the development of the new born pugs but something unexpected came out. Their dear mom-pug, Mash, decided to say goodbye to them and to all of us. She left us without a warning, she caught all of us unaware. She was o...

7 Foods To Prevent Heat Exhaustion/Heat Stroke by Filipino Nurses on Mar 2, 2012When Metro Manila temperature reached a staggering and record-breaking 34.4 degree  Celsius last February 23, 2012, there's no doubt that the summer season is about to whip its tail. And with PAG-ASA predicting that the summer heat will get stronger...

Understanding Heat Related Illness by Be a Lifesaver Of Goodness on May 16, 2011I was in the morning shift the other day and because there’s no call, I stayed indoors in an air-conditioned place. But since there’s a need to eat, I went to the mess hall to take my lunch and suddenly I felt something so different. The weather...

Hot Summer Season meets Heat Stroke by Safety Hacks on May 6, 2011Though we are on the summer season, we are experiencing an abnormally high temperature levels and report has it that we have breached recorded temperature levels in several locations. Compounding the effects of Climate Change to the summer season, we...

Blueberries halt hardening of the arteries by Health Zones on Oct 20, 2010Posted by Neill AbayonAtherosclerosis is a disease marked by plaque in the arteries. Made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances found in the blood, plaque hardens overtime not unlike concrete -- and that narrows arteries and limits th...

Celebreties Fundraising for Dick Israel by Kabisyo News Center on Jul 28, 2010Celebrities held a fundraising event for veteran actor Dick Israel, who suffered a stroke last month that left half of his body paralyzed and affected his speech. The event, held Monday night at Merk’s Bar, was attended by Israel’s close friends...

Beyond 40 Degrees by Surreal Princess on May 22, 2010Summer is for beach and tan lines, yet too much sun isn't always the best for us, right?

So Hot! by Work at Home Now on May 14, 2010Yesterday was just so hot that I almost felt like having a heat stroke. I had to go to the hospital to pick up my 2 daughters and my wife despite having a sore throat and fever.

Hot Weather Information by My Fish N Chips on Apr 23, 2010The weather here in the Philippines is really hot because of El Niño. I just want to share hot weather information to the people here so that they can avoid the dangers of heat. I got this article on Illinois Department of Public Health. Period...