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Water Intoxication

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 03:34:03 GMT

Water Toxicity Warning: A Preventable Tragedy

Ashley’s Story
Ashley Summers, 35, tragically died after drinking nearly 2 liters of water in just 20 minutes. Overheated at a lake, she tried to rehydrate too quickly. Minutes later, she grew dizzy, developed a severe headache, and collapsed.

Her family shares her story to raise awareness and prevent future tragedies.

Understanding Water Intoxication

Water intoxication (hyponatremia) is rare but serious. Rapid overconsumption dilutes sodium in the body, causing dangerous brain and body imbalances.

Warning signs:
• Confusion or disorientation
• Nausea, vomiting, headache
• Dizziness or fainting
• Loss of consciousness

Safe Hydration Guidelines
Drink ~2 liters per day, spaced out.
Never exceed 1 liter per hour.
Sip steadily—don’t chug.

Family’s Message
• Recognize that “too much water, too fast” can be dangerous.
• Watch for early symptoms.
• Teach safe hydration habits.

Key Takeaway
• Sip water throughout the day
• Limit to 1 liter per hour
• Awareness saves lives.

Bottom Line for Your
Hydration Program

Always prioritize water —it’s OSHA’s primary recommendation.
Add electrolyte drinks only when workers are sweating heavily over extended periods (typically beyond two hours).
Avoid going overboard —ensure total fluid intake stays under about 48 oz/hour.

The Electrolyte Myth: Hydrate with sport drinks.

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:57:00 GMT

Just like anything, too many electrolytes can be unhealthy.

Damage from excess electrolytes

Excess sodium (hypernatremia) can cause dizziness, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Excess potassium (hyperkalemia) can impact your kidney function and cause heart arrhythmia, nausea, and an irregular heartbeat.
Excess calcium (hypercalcemia) can lead to fatigue, lethargy, seizures, and bone and joint pain.
Excess magnesium can cause muscle weakness, nausea, dizziness, confusion, and heart arrhythmia, and at worst - muscular and neurological damage.

Conclusion:
Electrolytes play a very important role in our daily lives.

Electrolyte drinks play a role in replenishing lost fluids; however, they are only needed in specific situations and should be considered in your Hydration Program if the work environmental conditions require electrolyte replacement.

Drinking water is PRIMARY in all situations…Add in electrolyte drinks when necessary.

OSHA states: Drinking water frequently and eating regular meals is usually sufficient for hydration. Hydrating before, during and after work is key. During work, drink one cup of water (8 ounces) every 15 to 20 minutes (about 1 liter every hour).

Q: How to we get employees to drink more water?

A: Hydration is easy when your water tastes great!

Nextteq® has introduced a healthy hydration product made from real citrus – no sucralose, no dextrose, no dyes, no artificial anything. Nextteq® is putting healthy into hydration.

Preventing heat illness

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 21:17:00 GMT

Knowledge is Key and can save a worker’s life:

Q: Can you identify the 4 health problems and their symptoms of Hot Environments?

Q: How much water is sufficient for hydration

Solution: Improve water consumption with Ready/Go® Hydration before, during and after work.

Hydration is easy when your water tastes great! Nextteq® has introduced a healthy hydration product made from real citrus – no sucralose, no dextrose, no dyes, no artificial anything. Nextteq® is putting healthy into hydration.

An average of over 3,300 work-related heat injuries and illnesses occur each year - More OSHA protections are needed as workers continue to suffer.

Message remains – Water, Rest, Shade

READY/GO® HYDRATION

Be Ready, Be Hydrated, Be Healthy!®

Nextteq International News and Announcements

Water Intoxication

Bottom Line for Your Hydration Program

The Electrolyte Myth: Hydrate with sport drinks.

Preventing heat illness

Bottom Line for Your
Hydration Program