EP 842 How to Avoid Dangerous Heatstroke

Summary: You're outside on a hot, summer day. Even though you're sitting, you start to feel nauseous and disoriented. Could it be heatstroke?
Air Date: 6/13/17
Duration: 16:17
Host: Michael Roizen, MD
Guest Bio: Julian E. Bailes Jr., MD
Julian-BailesDr. Julian E. Bailes Jr. is the Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery and Co-Director of the NorthShore Neurological Institute. He was portrayed by Alec Baldwin in the award winning film, Concussion.

Dr. Bailes’ expertise is in neurovascular disease. He is a recognized leader in the field of neurosurgery and the impact of brain injury on brain function. Dr. Bailes also is a founding member and director of the Brain Injury Research Institute, which focuses on the study of traumatic brain injuries and their prevention. Since 1994, he has been a neurological consultant to the NFL Players’ Association (NFLPA), which has supported research on the effects of head injuries on professional athletes.

Dr. Bailes has been honored as one of the nation’s best surgeons for ten consecutive years in U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Doctors” and was selected by Chicago Magazine as a Chicago top neurosurgeon.
EP 842 How to Avoid Dangerous Heatstroke
You're outside on a hot, summer day. Even though you're sitting, you start to feel nauseous and disoriented.

Could it be heatstroke?

Heatstroke occurs when your body loses control of its temperature system. It's the most serious form of heat injury, and it can damage your brain and internal organs. In some cases, it's deadly.

Heatstroke can affect people of all ages, even people who are healthy and haven't had a heat injury in the past.

Dr. Julian E. Bailes, Jr., chats with Dr. Roizen about the red flags you should look out for, plus what you should do if you think you or a loved one is in danger.