Colorado emergency rooms continue to see steady number of preventable heat illnesses

Colorado emergency rooms report a steady number of preventable heat-related illnesses as healthcare providers emphasize recognizing early symptoms like muscle cramps and excessive sweating. Experts advise hydration with electrolyte-rich fluids and caution against prolonged outdoor exposure in high temperatures. Children's Hospital Colorado and HCA HealthONE Swedish ERs note typical summer volumes for heat emergencies, with no unusual spikes observed.