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NJ TRANSIT is experiencing heat-related rail equipment issues causing delays and potential trip cancellations for the next 48-72 hours. Maintenance crews are working to resolve the issues, and customers can receive updates via My Transit Alerts, the TRANSIT Mobile App, or NJ TRANSIT's social media accounts.
During an Ed Sheeran concert in Pittsburgh, 17 people, including a worker and an EMT, were taken to the hospital for various reasons, including heat-related issues and cardiac arrest. The Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS received 37 calls for service during the concert, with one person suffering cardiac arrest while working on tearing down the setup inside the stadium. Another paramedic went into cardiac arrest while leaving the facility but was resuscitated. Other issues reported included heat-related problems, falls, and a seizure.
During an Ed Sheeran concert in Pittsburgh, 17 people, including a worker and an EMT, were taken to the hospital for various reasons, including heat-related issues and cardiac arrest. The concert received 37 calls for service, with one person suffering cardiac arrest while working on tearing down the setup inside the stadium. Another paramedic went into cardiac arrest while leaving the facility but was resuscitated. Other issues reported included heat-related problems, falls, and a seizure. The concert took place in temperatures in the low 80s.
Seventeen people were hospitalized during Ed Sheeran's concert in Pittsburgh due to heat-related issues, including falls and a seizure. Medical personnel received a total of 37 calls for service, including two cases of cardiac arrest. One worker tearing down the setup inside the stadium and a paramedic from an outside agency both went into cardiac arrest but were resuscitated and taken to Allegheny General Hospital.
Seventeen people were hospitalized during Ed Sheeran's Pittsburgh concert, with the majority of the transports being for heat-related issues. The concert received 37 calls for service, including falls, seizures, and two cardiac arrest patients. The temperatures reached a high of 72 degrees with 92% humidity. The concert, attended by an estimated 51,000 fans, was Sheeran's biggest show in Pittsburgh.
Metro Detroit doctors and hospitals report an increase in heat-related issues, seasonal allergies, strep throat, COVID, and gastrointestinal illnesses. With the warm weather, orthopedic injuries and soft tissue injuries are also common. Doctors recommend taking precautions to prevent dehydration and fatigue, such as wearing loose-fitting clothing, applying sunscreen, and staying hydrated. It's important to build a sound foundation with a focus on core strength and stability to prevent overuse injuries.