New Delhi: Amid a forecast of a scorching summer in north India, the Centre-run RML Hospital has launched a heatstroke helpline — 011-23404446 — to ensure timely intervention for heatstroke cases. The helpline is available for those who may be found lying unconscious or suddenly taken ill due to high temperatures and can provide immediate medical attention, according to Dr Ajay Shukla, medical superintendent of the RML Hospital.
The hospital has re-operationalised its heat-stroke unit equipped with cutting-edge technology to effectively treat patients with heat-related illnesses. Heatstroke can occur if body temperature rises to more than 105 F, said Dr Amlendu Yadav, head of the department of Emergency Medicine at RML Hospital. In this condition, the patient’s body loses the mechanism to regulate body temperature, leading to an altered mental status, which can result in unconsciousness or mental status that is "away from normal."
The mortality rate in heatstroke cases can be as high as 80 per cent if not treated in time. However, if the patient is managed early and receives timely intervention, it can be reduced to 10 per cent, Dr Shukla stated.
Published On May 2, 2025 at 01:15 PM IST
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