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Location:
Montana -
Date:
07/23/2024 -
Incident Type:
Heat Related Illness -
Description:
A member of the catering staff on the Miller Peak Fire, Lolo National Forest, Montana, went to the incident medical unit complaining of dehydration and muscle cramps. Patient was extremely sweaty, with a rapid heart rate. Patient vitals included extremely high blood pressure, and the individual has a family history of high blood pressure and heart issues. The patient was transported by incident ambulance to the hospital, treated and released the same day.
[This data was provided by the USFS Weekly Summary Report.]
Medical or Exertion or Heat, Medical Emergency
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