Heat Wave and Health Alert System in Auvergne and Rhône-Alpes. Update as of August 25, 2016.

Highlights

Outpatient Activity Overall activity at SOS Médecins clinics remains generally stable in the departments affected by the heat wave alert, though there has been a slight decrease in the Puy-de-Dôme department.SOS Médecins activity for heat-related conditions (heatstroke, dehydration) is stable in the departments affected by the heat wave alert, with 2 consultations yesterday, including 1 patient over 75 and 1 under 15.

Hospital Activity Overall emergency department activity remains stable in the departments affected by the heat wave alert.Emergency room activity for heat-related conditions (heatstroke, dehydration, hyponatremia) remains stable in the departments affected by the heat wave alert, with 6 emergency room visits yesterday, including 5 patients over 75 (11 visits in total across the region, including 6 from people over 75 and 3 from those under 15).

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