Dr. Keith Williamson is the Medical Director for Hotter 'N Hell . He says weather is the ultimate factor when it comes to health related cases.
"If it's hot we'll see a lot of metabolic stuff, if it's cool and comfortable we'll see a lot of trauma. Usually it starts out trauma in the morning and heat disease and hypo-hydration later," Dr. Williamson said.
Dr. Williamson says if temperatures don't become 'Hotter 'N Hell' on Saturday there could still be an overflow of patients in the United Regional Emergency Room. He says that's what happened last year. Due to the cool weather riders got over-confident and hit the ground pedaling fast and hard. That led to a series of crashes and broken bones, so many, that in one case, they had to send a patient to Fort Worth on a helicopter.
"We'll have about, I think 12- to-14,000 riders this year and each year about five to six% become patients so that's our numbers," said Dr. Williamson.
There will be 800 medical community volunteers along the bike path at different medical stations. Each is fully capable of fixing a scraped elbow or knee, but, if a rider suffers from trauma, heat disease, dehydration or over hydration the patient will be transported to United Regional.
"They've got excellent emergency room physicians and nurses who are every much a part of the Hotter N' Hell team as the people out in the tents, said Dr. Williamson, "as long as I've known the Hotter 'N Hell, every year we've put three or four people in the hospital."
United Regional has donated all of the medical supplies for the Hotter 'N Hell hundred and will provide a couple of doctors and nurses in the field.
Monday, May 21 2012 11:37 AM EDT2012-05-21 15:37:49 GMT
Officials say the escaped inmate is armed and dangerous and was last seen in Jack County after escaping from Parker County. Officials are asking you to be on the lookout for 29-year-old Donald McFadden
An official in Parker County told Newschannel 6 an inmate escaped Parker County jail Friday. They say he is armed and dangerous.
Monday, May 21 2012 7:11 AM EDT2012-05-21 11:11:37 GMT
Beautiful Weather Continues!Under clear skies and light winds, temperatures will bottom out near 50 degrees around sunrise Sunday morning. Then, with lots of sunshine, we'll warm to around 70 degrees by
Sunday, May 20 2012 9:08 PM EDT2012-05-21 01:08:32 GMT
The Big Brothers and Big Sisters of North Texas had a lot of people working on a Sunday to raise a lot of money. Bowl for Kids' Sake has grown in the past three years, with this year being the largest
Bowl for Kids' Sake has grown in the past three years, with this year being the largest with over $30,000 raised and 48 teams in the event.
Monday, May 21 2012 2:03 PM EDT2012-05-21 18:03:33 GMT
Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve and remember those who have died in war. But sadly, it has also become a key opportunity for scammers to target those who are serving or have served their
Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve and remember those who have died in war. But sadly, it has also become a key opportunity for scammers to target those who are serving or have served their nation.
Monday, May 21 2012 9:31 AM EDT2012-05-21 13:31:32 GMT
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - The jury deciding the fate of John Edwards is set to resume deliberations in North Carolina Monday following a weekend break. The former presidential candidate faces 30 years in
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - The jury deciding the fate of John Edwards is set to resume deliberations in North Carolina Monday following a weekend break.
Monday, May 21 2012 9:31 AM EDT2012-05-21 13:31:32 GMT
CHICAGO (AP) - As President Barack Obama and fellow NATO leaders herald the coming end of the deeply unpopular Afghanistan war, they face the grim reality of two more years of fighting ahead and more of
CHICAGO (AP) - As President Barack Obama and fellow NATO leaders herald the coming end of the deeply unpopular Afghanistan war, they face the grim reality of two more years of fighting ahead and more of their troops sure to die in combat.
Monday, May 21 2012 9:31 AM EDT2012-05-21 13:31:32 GMT
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Harvest is now under way of wheat in Oklahoma with officials and farmers optimistic that the 2012 crop will far surpass the drought-ravaged 2011 crop. Debbie Wedel (WAY'-dul) with
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Harvest is now under way of wheat in Oklahoma with officials and farmers optimistic that the 2012 crop will far surpass the drought-ravaged 2011 crop.
Monday, May 21 2012 9:31 AM EDT2012-05-21 13:31:32 GMT
SHAWNEE, Okla. (AP) - A preliminary hearing is scheduled for a former McLoud third-grade teacher and a retired Pennsylvania college professor in Pottawatomie County District Court in Shawnee on child pornography
SHAWNEE, Okla. (AP) - A preliminary hearing is scheduled for a former McLoud third-grade teacher and a retired Pennsylvania college professor in Pottawatomie County District Court in Shawnee on child pornography charges.
Sunday, May 20 2012 11:39 PM EDT2012-05-21 03:39:51 GMT
For most women, applying lipstick is part of the daily routine, but many don't realize in order to get that perfect pout, it may mean coating your lips in traces of lead. The toxin was found in every brand
For most women, applying lipstick is part of the daily routine, but many don't realize in order to get that perfect pout, it may mean coating your lips in traces of lead.
Sunday, May 20 2012 10:23 PM EDT2012-05-21 02:23:41 GMT
The westbound lanes of Kell Freeway will be closed overnight beginning Monday, May 21, 2012 at 10:00 p.m. though Tuesday morning at 5:00 a.m. The closure will allow construction to continue on the new
The westbound lanes of Kell Freeway will be closed overnight beginning Monday, May 21, 2012 at 10:00 p.m. though Tuesday morning at 5:00 a.m.
