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Hospitals in Europe are gearing up for the next heat wave armed with lessons from this one
By John Leicester, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 1, 2026
· 4 min read
Ice. Urgently and in large quantities.At a Paris-region hospital, emergency medics needed it to plunge patients into cold-water baths to speedily bring down their temperatures so they wouldn't join the growing tally of dead from a record-smashing heat wave. But lacking an ice-making machine, wher...
Key takeaway At a Paris-region hospital, emergency medics needed it to plunge patients into cold-water baths to speedily bring down their temperatures so they wouldn't join the growing tally of dead from a record-smashing heat wave.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
As Alamo Heights residents swelter through their own summer heat, the recent European heat wave serves as a stark reminder of the importance of preparedness. Local hospitals and healthcare facilities would do well to take note of the lessons learned by their European counterparts, particularly in regards to cooling systems and emergency response plans. The fact that a Paris-region hospital had to rely on a fast-food restaurant for ice to treat heat-related illnesses highlights the need for proactive planning and resource allocation. With temperatures often soaring in the San Antonio area, it's crucial that local healthcare providers assess their own readiness for extreme heat events and take steps to ensure they can provide adequate care to those in need. By learning from the experiences of hospitals in Europe, Alamo Heights can work towards creating a more resilient and responsive healthcare system for its residents.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Ice. Urgently and in large quantities.At a Paris-region hospital, emergency medics needed it to plunge patients into cold-water baths to speedily bring down their temperatures so they wouldn't join the growing tally of dead from a record-smashing heat wave. But lacking an ice-making machine, wher...
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