Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jan 15, 2026

Esophageal Heat Transfer for Patient Temperature Control and Targeted Temperature Management
Published on: November 21, 2017
Heatstroke: The Nurse's Pivotal Role in the Emergency Department
None:
With record-setting temperature increases, emergency nurses must rapidly recognize and manage life-threatening heat illnesses such as heatstroke. Reaching the core temperature cooling target of 39 °C (102.2 °F) within 30 minutes of heatstroke recognition is critical and directly affects morbidity and mortality. Sequelae of heatstroke may include neurologic and vital organ damage, particularly in cases of delayed cooling. This article summarizes evidence-based strategies and nursing considerations for heatstroke, including recommendations for total body immersion without the need for specialized equipment. Emergency nurses should work collaboratively to ensure that up-to-date protocols are in place and engage in training to identify and treat individuals with heatstroke rapidly.
Related Concept Videos
Factors Affecting Body Temperature
Factors may include:
Methods of reducing fever
Pharmacological Methods of Reducing Fever:
Decreased Body Temperature
Increased Body Temperature
Acute Kidney Injury VI: Nursing Management
Endotracheal Intubation II: Nursing Management
1. Nursing Care of Patients Before Intubation
Before the endotracheal intubation procedure, nurses play an essential role in ensuring the process goes smoothly. The nurses must be familiar with intubation...

