Hyperthermia
Celebrating outstanding achievement by collegiate EMS, innovation at the NCEMS conference
Learn the risk factors, symptoms and factors that impact heat-related illness
A look at fever pathophysiology, causes and common treatments
New report reveals insights into prehospital heat-related incidents attended by EMS
Phoenix has seen 28 consecutive days of 110 Fahrenheit ever recorded
Crowds in the parking lot slowed EMTs; hot temperatures and ecstasy implicated in deaths
The Fast Track program facilitates the development and review of drugs
A father and son realize their destiny is assessing and treating blaster and lightsaber wounds in a galaxy far, far away
Learn the pathophysiology of heat-related illness, recognition of heat emergencies and treatment principles
After just 13 minutes, the medic observed signs of a heat emergency in the Fox news reporter
A week of temps over 100 claimed more than 700 lives; mostly poor and elderly residents
Many people are struggling to work in the extreme temperatures in order to afford food
Left untreated, heat-related illness can lead to death, but sound rehab practices can prevent or mitigate these problems
Crush syndrome can be expected following any event where patients are trapped for a length of time
What’s your assessment and care for patient who has no palpable pulse, hypotension and reduced level of consciousness?
12-lead EKG changes and patient assessment findings are used to diagnose a patient with recent cardiac cath procedure
What’s your assessment and care of an elderly male who is weak, has chest pain and not a reliable historian?
