Hyperthermia
Learn the pathophysiology of heat-related illness, recognition of heat emergencies and treatment principles
Left untreated, heat-related illness can lead to death, but sound rehab practices can prevent or mitigate these problems
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Phoenix has seen 28 consecutive days of 110 Fahrenheit ever recorded
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Learn the risk factors, symptoms and factors that impact heat-related illness
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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?
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