Multiprofessional Critical Care Review: Adult (2023)-Trouble In The Environment

Trouble In The Environment

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This document discusses various environmental emergencies, specifically temperature extremes, drowning, and burns. <br /><br />Regarding temperature extremes, the document covers heat stroke and accidental hypothermia. It provides information on the different types of heat stroke, risk factors for heat illness, symptoms of heat stroke, and the management and complications of both heat stroke and hypothermia.<br /><br />In terms of burns, the document discusses the classification of burn injuries, burn size assessment, burn care, fluid resuscitation, and the hypermetabolic response associated with severe burns. It also outlines the indications for transfer to a burn center.<br /><br />The document also touches on inhalation injury, electrical injury, and diving-related injuries. It provides information on the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and management of these injuries.<br /><br />Lastly, the document briefly mentions drowning and the risk factors, pathophysiology, and management of drowning injuries.<br /><br />Overall, this document provides a concise overview of various environmental emergencies and their management.

Keywords

environmental emergencies

temperature extremes

drowning

burns

heat stroke

accidental hypothermia

burn injuries

fluid resuscitation

hypermetabolic response

inhalation injury

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