Environmental Heat Illness in Children

• 2024

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• Samuel Schimelpfenig; Kaleb Dobbs
PMID: 39616133DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/pir.2024-006518

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This article discusses environmental heat illness in children, focusing on risk factors, prevention, and treatment. It covers conditions like heat rash, heat exhaustion, and exertional heat stroke, emphasizing the importance of recognizing symptoms and providing proper care. The text also addresses individual risk factors, thermoregulation principles, and the implications of heat-related illnesses on different age groups. With a detailed overview, the article aims to educate readers on protecting children from heat-related dangers, promoting awareness, and ensuring prompt intervention when needed.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Severe Weather

Audience: Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child; Pediatrics; Risk Factors; Environmental Illness; Heat Stress Disorders

Institutions: University of South Dakota; Avera Health

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