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When patients arrive with heat stroke, medical teams quickly cover them from head to toe with bagged or even loose ice to lower their core temperatures back below 100 Fahrenheit, according to Dr. Jeffrey Elder, who leads emergency management at the New Orlean's largest hospital, University Medical Center. ER staffers also use misting fans on patients and administer IV fluids for rapid rehydration.

In broiling cities like New Orleans, the health system faces off against heat stroke

Like other places, New Orleans has seen record numbers of people falling ill with heat-related conditions. First responders and hospitals race to respond with ice, fluids, and air conditioning.

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  • Drew Hawkins
Staffers distribute the required personal protective gear before they transfer a COVID-positive patient to a hospital. They'll wear a gown, gloves, mask and face shield.

The Homesick EMTs Of Manila Say A Patient's Smile Makes It All Worthwhile

Their workload has doubled. They don't go home when their shifts end lest they infect family members. But they say it's worth the sacrifices to lend a hand in the fight against COVID-19.

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  • Ashley Westerman
Teaneck Volunteer Ambulance Corps Chief Jacob Finklestein responding to calls on Dec. 10 in New Jersey. He said the ambulance crew has not seen a dramatic increase in 911 calls even as cases surge across the state and hospitalizations double in the last month.

New Jersey EMTs In Early Epicenter Of Coronavirus Outbreak Brace For Surge

The state's hospitalizations have reached levels not seen since mid-May, but the Teaneck Volunteer Ambulance Corps crew say they're only getting a handful of COVID-19-related calls.

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By:
  • Karen Yi