Heatwave Preparedness in the Southwest
Phoenix Fire Department adopts cold water immersion therapy for heatstroke victims in response to the first heat wave of the summer season in the Southwest, with temperatures soaring above 100 degrees Fahrenheit in cities like Phoenix, Las Vegas, and California.
Key Points
- Phoenix Fire Department using ice immersion therapy on heatstroke patients
- Record-breaking temperatures recorded in cities like Phoenix, Las Vegas, and California
- Heatwave impacting various regions in the Southwest
- Efforts to mitigate heat-related deaths and illnesses through cooling stations and protocols
Pros
- Implementation of cold water immersion therapy may help save lives of heatstroke victims
- New protocol adopted by Phoenix Fire Department to combat rising heat-related deaths
Cons
- Extreme heatwave conditions pose a threat to public health and safety