Heat Wave and Health Alert System in Auvergne and Rhône-Alpes. Update as of August 25, 2016.

Highlights

Outpatient Activity Overall activity at SOS Médecins clinics remains generally stable in the departments affected by the heat wave alert, though there has been a slight decrease in the Puy-de-Dôme department.SOS Médecins activity for heat-related conditions (heatstroke, dehydration) is stable in the departments affected by the heat wave alert, with 2 consultations yesterday, including 1 patient over 75 and 1 under 15.

Hospital Activity Overall emergency department activity remains stable in the departments affected by the heat wave alert.Emergency room activity for heat-related conditions (heatstroke, dehydration, hyponatremia) remains stable in the departments affected by the heat wave alert, with 6 emergency room visits yesterday, including 5 patients over 75 (11 visits in total across the region, including 6 from people over 75 and 3 from those under 15).

Publishing year: 30

In relation to

Our latest news

news

Andes Hantavirus: Implementation of epidemiological investigations and...

news

Call for Applications for the Renewal of the Editorial Board of the Weekly...

news

Traveling to Overseas Territories and Abroad: Are Your Vaccinations Up to Date?