"Healthcare Providers Combat Heat-Related Illnesses with Ice and Awareness"

New Orleans is experiencing an increase in heat-related illnesses due to an ongoing heatwave, with emergency medical services responding to triple the number of heat-related calls compared to last year. The city's emergency medical systems are facing challenges with funding and staffing, operating at only 60% of its needed staff. To combat heat stroke, medical teams use ice, misting fans, and IV fluids for rapid rehydration. However, the increasing frequency and intensity of heatwaves due to climate change pose a significant burden on health infrastructure, requiring increased resources to treat patients suffering from extreme heat exposure.