Heat-related illness.

Nursing

Justin Gardner is an emergency medicine physician and Lindsey Caley is an emergency medicine and pediatric emergency medicine physician at Virginia Tech Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, Va. Matthew Poche is a firefighter and paramedic for Roanoke County Fire and Rescue in Roanoke, Va. Susannah Trammell is a nurse at the Medical University of South Carolina, in Charleston, S.C.

Published: July 2024

AI Article Synopsis

  • The article provides an overview of heat-related illnesses and their impact on public health, emphasizing the seriousness of conditions like heat cramps and heat stroke.
  • It discusses the pathophysiology of these conditions, key heat transfer mechanisms, and the role of environmental factors in their development.
  • The text also covers differential diagnosis, prevention strategies, and nursing implications, stressing the importance of quick recognition and intervention for effective management.

Article Abstract

This article concisely overviews heat-related illnesses, emphasizing their significant impact on public health. It explores the pathophysiology of conditions ranging from mild heat cramps to life-threatening heat stroke, highlighting key heat transfer mechanisms and the importance of environmental factors. Differential diagnosis considerations, prevention strategies, and nursing implications are discussed, underscoring the need for prompt recognition and intervention in managing these conditions.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/NSG.0000000000000029DOI Listing

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