Citation

Bernardo LM, Crane PA, Veenema TG. Dimens. Crit. Care Nurs. 2006; 25(4): 165-171.

Affiliation

Emergency Preparedness at the Logical Images, Inc., Rochester, New York. Dr Veenema is involved in disaster nursing preparedness and is the author of the book, Disaster Nursing and Emergency Preparedness for Chemical, Biological and Radiological Terroris

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

16868465

Abstract

Pediatric heat-related illnesses are likely to occur during mass gatherings and special events. Because critical care nurses may be called upon to provide care during such events, education in the recognition, treatment, and prevention of these illnesses is essential. This article describes the pathophysiology of heat-related illnesses and their recognition and treatment at mass gatherings and special events. Interventions to prevent heat-related illnesses at these events are discussed.

Language: en