Denver Health paramedics are urging the public to take extreme heat seriously and know the warning signs of heat-related illness before it becomes life-threatening.
Captain Tyler Allen of the Denver Health Paramedic Division said recognizing the shift from heat exhaustion to heat stroke can save a life, as heat stroke can turn deadly without treatment.
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Denver Health paramedics warn public to watch for signs of heat-related illness
Allen said to watch for signs of dehydration coupled with cool and sweaty skin. That can progress to heat stroke, where sweating stops. Confusion and seizures can also be signs of heat stroke…