WE HONOR Your commitment to wellness. Your unique health needs. Your busy schedule. Your questions and concerns. Your right to feel empowered about healthcare. Making healthcare easier to navigate. Scottsdale Healthcare and John C. Lincoln Health Network are now HonorHealth. HonorHealth.com We are making healthy personal. Page 8 August 2015 By Jeannine Hinds, M.D. If your kids play sports throughout the summer, you may wonder if you should worry about heat stroke. Parents should always be aware of the dangers of heat-related illnesses whenever kids exert themselves, but especially at this time of year. Children and teens are at higher risk for heat-related illnesses than adults. They produce more heat during exercise and don’t sweat as much. Children also may not understand the need to drink plenty of f luids before, during and after exercise, or have the ability to communicate that they are thirsty or don’t feel well. Heat-related illnesses can start as simple muscle cramps or dehydration and progress to heat exhaustion, which can be characterized by more discomfort, nausea, vomiting and confusion. The most serious heat-related illness is heat stroke, when a child has an extremely high body temperature and may pass out and have serious problems with body functions. Heat stroke is a medical emergency and you need to seek attention immediately. Since most heat-related illnesses are associated with excessive heat exposure and not drinking enough f luids, they typically can be avoided. Here are a few tips: Never leave children inside a parked car. Make sure children drink plenty of fluids before, during and after activities. Don’t wait for them to get thirsty. Have children wear light- colored clothing and sun block. Limit exertion to the coolest times of the day. Make sure children take breaks from sports every 30 minutes for fluids and rest. Ensure your child’s coach has an emergency action plan and contact numbers. — Jeannine Hinds, MD is a primary care physician at HonorHealth. For more information, visit HonorHealth.com Avoiding heat stroke in kids HEALTHY TIDBITS Parents should always be aware of the dangers of heat-related illnesses whenever kids exert themselves, but especially at this time of year.” ‘‘

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