Citation

Becker BE. Clin. Case Rep. 2021; 9(10): e04951.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2021, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1002/ccr3.4951

PMID

34745615

PMCID

PMC8548817

Abstract

Hyperthermia in children is a known risk within enclosed vehicles. Exposure to an overheated hot tub poses a real risk in children due to unique pediatric physiology. Medical and aquatic professionals should understand the risk and mitigation strategies.

Language: en

Keywords

pediatric; traumatic brain injury; anoxia; aquatic immersion; hot tubs; hyperthermia