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CE Home > Emergency Nursing > CE449 Too Hot to Handle: Heat-Related Injuries in the ED
CE449 · 1.0 hr
Too Hot to Handle: Heat-Related Injuries in the ED
Author: Jeff Solheim, RN

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Sponsored by an educational grant from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia until May 31, 2008. While participation in this educational activity is free to you, participant lists shall be made available to the sponsor of this module. By proceeding, you are agreeing to allow this organization to receive your demographic or survey information. Nursing Spectrum Continuing Education guarantees that the content of this educational activity is free from bias.

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Objectives

The purpose of this module is to inform nurses about the causes and prevention of heat-related emergencies, with an emphasis on assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to —

  • Identify risk factors that may contribute to the onset of heat-related injuries.
  • Identify signs and symptoms of heat-related conditions.
  • Describe appropriate interventions for various heat-related injuries.
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