Heat related illness

Historical perspectives of heat-related illness part 2: the present and future

As well as the harmful effects of heat-related illness on the body, our understanding of how organ damage occurs has also improved (Figure 2).

UK prehospital practitioners' knowledge of heat-related illness and heatstroke

The study aimed to assess the baseline knowledge of practitioners working in prehospital medical services in the UK. Specifically, it intended to assess knowledge around the risks, recognition and...

A case of heat-related illness

This case highlighted the danger of heat-related illnesses that are often overlooked. He could be considered as fortunate because he was noticed trapped inside the car by a passer-by early enough to...

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