Consensus Statement- Prehospital Care of Exertional Heat Stroke. Journal Article

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Authors: Belval, LN; Casa, DJ; Adams, WM; Chiampas, GT; Holschen, JC; Hosokawa, Y; Jardine, J; Kane, SF; Labotz, M; Lemieux, RS; McClaine, KB; Nye, NS; O'Connor, FG; Prine, B; Raukar, NP; Smith, MS; Stearns, RL
Article Title: Consensus Statement- Prehospital Care of Exertional Heat Stroke.
Abstract: Exertional heat stroke (EHS) is one of the most common causes of sudden death in athletes. It also represents a unique medical challenge to the prehospital healthcare provider due to the time sensitive nature of treatment. In cases of EHS, when cooling is delayed, there is a significant increase in organ damage, morbidity, and mortality after 30 minutes, faster than the average EMS transport and ED evaluation window. The purpose of this document is to present a paradigm for prehospital healthcare systems to minimize the risk of morbidity and mortality for EHS patients. With proper planning, EHS can be managed successfully by the prehospital healthcare provider.
Journal Title: Prehospital emergency care : official journal of the National Association of EMS Physicians and the National Association of State EMS Directors
ISSN: 1545-0066; 1090-3127
Publisher: Unknown  
Date Published: 2018