Latest / Parkersburg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Heat Safety for Summer Athletes | Parkersburg News
Summer sports are heating up — and so are the safety measures. Coaches and trainers are on high alert for heat illness, with early signs like dizziness and heavy sweating demanding immediate action. If an athlete collapses or stops sweating, it’s a medical emergency. Quick response: move them to shade or ice baths, hydrate, and cool down fast. Schools use wet bulb thermometers to adjust practices — shorter sessions, less gear, even indoor moves when temps soar. Teams stock electrolytes and cold towels, stress hydration before, during, and after practice, and track weight daily to spot…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.