"Phoenix Battles Deadly Heat with Ice Immersion and Preparedness"
TL;DR
As the Southwest faces a heat wave with triple-digit temperatures, the Phoenix Fire Department is using cold water immersion to treat heatstroke victims, a technique already adopted by local hospitals. This method, which rapidly lowers body temperature, is now standard on all Phoenix emergency vehicles and aims to reduce the high number of heat-related deaths in the area.
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- Arizona cities prep for another sweltering summer to prevent deaths FOX 10 News Phoenix
- Phoenix extreme heat: Health official says preparation is key KTAR.com
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