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Brutal heat: first aid for heat exhaustion

Water, water, water, but don't forget your headgear in this weather.(Bild: Malena Brenek)

The persistent heat is not only unpleasant, but can also quickly become dangerous. The chief physician at Vienna's professional rescue service explains how best to provide help in the event of heat exhaustion.

Brutal heat, blazing sun and tropical nights without sleep - the current weather conditions in Vienna are a real challenge for the human body. The oppressive heat is not expected to change until the weekend. "Heat puts a lot of strain on the human body", warns Mario Krammel, Chief Physician of the Vienna Professional Rescue Service, and appeals to the population to be careful.