
TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2024//
TI  - Heat-related illness
JO  - Nursing (Springhouse)
A1  - Trammell, Susannah
A1  - Poche, Matthew
A1  - Caley, Lindsey
A1  - Gardner, Justin
SP  - 16
EP  - 23
VL  - 54
IS  - 7
N2  - 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.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0360-4039
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/NSG.0000000000000029
ID  - ref1
ER  -