{"id":32968,"date":"2025-01-14T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/themooraboolnews\/?p=32968"},"modified":"2025-01-08T21:24:40","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T10:24:40","slug":"paramedics-urge-community-to-stay-safe-on-hot-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/themooraboolnews\/living\/paramedics-urge-community-to-stay-safe-on-hot-days\/","title":{"rendered":"Paramedics urge community to stay safe on hot days"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Victoria has already sweltered through some very hot days this summer, and Ambulance Victoria (AV) has reminded the community to remain vigilant and take precautions to stay safe during the hot weather to come.<\/p>\n<p>High temperatures increase the risk of serious heat-related illnesses, including heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.<\/p>\n<p>AV director of emergency management Dale Armstrong said heat stroke was fatal in up to 80 per cent of cases yet, tragically, was entirely preventable.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Most at risk are elderly people, young children and those with medical conditions, however heat and heat-related illnesses can affect anybody, especially if you&#8217;re not prepared or haven&#8217;t taken preventative action.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency. If you or someone else is experiencing symptoms such as confusion, seizures, collapsing or loss of consciousness, call Triple Zero (000).<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;To reduce the risk of heat-related illnesses, stay hydrated by drinking water regularly, wear a hat and sunscreen, and avoid being outside during the hottest time of the day.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Mr Armstrong said AV was encouraging everyone in or near fire-prone areas to stay informed via the VicEmergency App and have a bushfire plan ready to act.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Stay alert and follow emergency advice.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He said Victorians could help save ambulances for emergencies by using alternative care pathways.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;There are lots of places to get health advice and care outside of Triple Zero (000) if it is not an emergency, including the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department, visiting an Urgent Care Clinic, phoning NURSE-ON-CALL on 1300 60 60 24 or seeing a GP or local pharmacist.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Mr Armstrong also urged the community to be mindful around water this summer, with crowds expected to flock to pools, beaches and inland waterways.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Read the signs around waterways and beaches to familiarise yourself with the dangers and remember that drownings can occur in familiar locations,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Be cautious whether you&#8217;re planning to enter the water or not, and always keep watch on children in and around the water.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Never swim alone, let people know where you&#8217;re going and don&#8217;t swim after drinking alcohol.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>For more information about being summer smart in the heat, head to <a href=\"http:\/\/ambulance.vic.gov.au\/heat-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ambulance.vic.gov.au\/heat-health<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Victoria has already sweltered through some very hot days this summer, and Ambulance Victoria (AV) has reminded the community to remain vigilant and take precautions to stay safe during the hot weather to come. 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