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The article discusses how incorporating cold water immersion and prioritizing cooling during transportation in emergency medical services guidelines can significantly reduce the risk of death from exertional heat stroke among workers. Laborers experienced a 3-3.7 times lower risk of fatality when these best practices were implemented. This highlights the importance of proper guidelines and procedures in preventing fatalities in the workplace.
Laborers had a 3-3.7 times lower risk of dying from exertional heat stroke when statewide emergency medical services guidelines included cold water immersion and cool first-transport second.
Medscape Medical News