With Austin's record heat, EMS tries new methods to cool patients down

AUSTIN (KXAN) — This June was the hottest on record in Austin’s history.Austin-Travis County EMS continues to use what it calls "aggressive cooling" measures during heat-related emergency calls.“In the past, we put ice packs around their neck and groin. Places that lose body heat quickly but can also change somebody’s temperature quickly,” said Captain Christa Stedman with ATCEMS. FORECAST: Uncomfortable heat and humidity 4th of July weekendStedman said during a hea