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Preventing heat stroke in Australian communities.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19288763     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This clinical update has identified the physiological aspects of heat acquisition and its effect on the human body. It has been shown that both classical (non exertional) and exertional heat stroke are preventable medical emergencies. Through a greater understanding of the physiological aspects of heat acquisition and the effects of that burden on the human body it has been shown that preventative strategies can be developed to reduce the prevalence of heat stroke. These simple measures can be applied to combat the detrimental effects of exposure to natural heat in the Australian community and prevent deaths.
Authors:
Chris Belshaw
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Australian nursing journal (July 1993)     Volume:  16     ISSN:  1320-3185     ISO Abbreviation:  Aust Nurs J     Publication Date:  2009 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-03-17     Completed Date:  2009-06-26     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9317904     Medline TA:  Aust Nurs J     Country:  Australia    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  28-31     Citation Subset:  N    
Affiliation:
Cooper Basin, Royal Flying Doctor Service, South Eastern Section, South Australia.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Australia / epidemiology
Body Temperature Regulation
Cryotherapy / methods
Emergencies / nursing
First Aid / methods*
Heat Stress Disorders / diagnosis,  epidemiology,  etiology,  prevention & control*
Humans
Physical Exertion
Prevalence
Primary Prevention / methods*
Risk Factors
Vulnerable Populations

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