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Heat-related illness.
- Source :
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Nursing [Nursing] 2024 Jul 01; Vol. 54 (7), pp. 16-23. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jun 21. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- 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.<br /> (Copyright © 2024 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1538-8689
- Volume :
- 54
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Nursing
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 38913921
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/NSG.0000000000000029