Summary
With no end in sight for the extreme heat gripping much of the nation, the sizzling temperatures can quickly become hazardous, and in some cases, deadly. Dr. Aneesh Narang, an emergency medicine physician at Banner University Medical Center in Phoenix, joins Ali Rogin to discuss how emergency rooms are dealing with an influx of patients for heat-related issues and give tips on staying safe.
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Five Facts
- Who is Dr. Aneesh Narang?
- What are the symptoms of heat-related illnesses?
- How do high temperatures affect the body?
- Why may doctors use ice immersion therapy?
- What can you do to stay safe despite the extreme heat?
Focus Questions
What are some things you think local or federal officials can do to help keep the public safe during extreme heat? News analysis: Why did journalist Ali Rogin interview Dr. Aneesh Narang in her discussion of extreme heat? Alternative: See, Think, Wonder: What did you notice? What did the story make you think? What story would you want to find out more about? Where would you go to learn more?For More
What students can do: Research how people can stay safe despite the heat — make a poster and share it with your community!STUDENT VIDEO OF THE DAY (December 18, 2020)
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