{"id":801464,"date":"2026-07-14T14:38:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T14:38:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/801464\/"},"modified":"2026-07-14T14:38:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T14:38:12","slug":"urgences-sante-tips-to-keep-cool-stay-safe-amid-heat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/801464\/","title":{"rendered":"Urgences-sant\u00e9 tips to keep cool, stay safe amid heat"},"content":{"rendered":"

Montrealers have had several doses of heat wave conditions already this summer and there\u2019s likely more to come.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s some tips from Urgences-sant\u00e9 expert Steve MacDuff on how to keep cool and take care of yourself and your loved ones on those hot days.<\/p>\n

Heat strokes can be dangerous, so prevention and watching for symptoms quickly are important, says MacDuff.<\/p>\n

Prevention<\/p>\n

If you can, go into an air-conditioned room during a heat wave. Children, seniors, pregnant woman and those with chronic diseases are especially vulnerable to heat strokes.<\/p>\n

Drink water through the day. Avoid alcohol and caffeine as they can increase dehydration.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe best thing you can drink is water with some, electrolyte inside like Gatorade,\u201d said MacDuff, chief operator at Urgences-sant\u00e9 Montr\u00e9al.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Avoid working out between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. when the temperature is hottest<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you can, move your activity outside of these hours, if you want to do some walk or jogging or something like that, do it in earlier in the day or in the evening.\u201d<\/p>\n

Those who work outside need to take more breaks during the day.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen you are on break, go inside at air-conditioned room or in the shadow. \u00a0Drink water.\u201d<\/p>\n

Check on loved ones, pets<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t leave anybody in the car during a hot day.<\/p>\n

\u201cEven a few minutes could be deadly for the people or animals in the car.\u201d<\/p>\n

Check in with family members, friends and neighbours, especially those who live alone.<\/p>\n

Watch for symptoms<\/p>\n

Watch for symptoms like nausea, vomiting, dizziness or headache. They are the first signs that appear in heat strokes which can be fatal in rare occasions.<\/p>\n

If these symptoms appear, just go inside or to an air-conditioned room, drink water.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you continue to have symptoms like confusion, passing out, a seizure, you need to call 911 because it\u2019s more critical at this time.\u201d<\/p>\n

MacDuff also advises calling 811 for more advice for beating the heat or when facing minor symptoms.<\/p>\n

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