Citation

Dunn RJ, Kim TY. Pediatr. Emerg. Med. Pract. 2017; 14(8): 1-20.

Affiliation

Associate Professor of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, University of California Riverside School of Medicine, Riverside Community Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, Riverside, CA

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, EB Medicine)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

28742305

Abstract

Infants, children, and adolescents are at increased risk for heat-related illness due to their inability to remove themselves from dangerous environments. Evidence shows that morbidity and mortality from heat illness is related to the length of time core temperature is elevated, so rapid reduction and accurate serial measurements are crucial to prevention of organ system damage and death. The primary methods of patient cooling are conduction (ice-water immersion, cold packs) and convection (moisture and moving air). The choice of method used may depend on availability of equipment, but there is evidence that can guide optimal use of resources. This issue presents evidence-based recommendations and best practices in heat-illness resuscitation, including managing children who are obese, have special needs or take medications, and advocacy for prevention strategies.

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