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Review
. 2024 Jul 1;54(7):16-23.
doi: 10.1097/NSG.0000000000000029. Epub 2024 Jun 21.

Heat-related illness

Justin Gardner  1 , Lindsey Caley, Matthew Poche, Susannah Trammell
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Review

Heat-related illness

Justin Gardner et al. Nursing. .

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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