Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Deaths in a heat wave

D A Richards

    Australian and New Zealand Journal of Medicine
    |April 1, 1995
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Heat-related illness can be fatal, necessitating proactive prevention strategies to lower illness and death rates. Early detection in vulnerable individuals and prompt cooling with fluids are crucial for managing this preventable condition.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    The relative role of direct orbital forcing versus CO<sub>2</sub> and ice feedbacks on Quaternary climate.

    Nature communications·2026
    Same author

    Myelopreservation with the CDK4/6 inhibitor trilaciclib in patients with small-cell lung cancer receiving first-line chemotherapy: a phase Ib/randomized phase II trial.

    Annals of oncology : official journal of the European Society for Medical Oncology·2019
    Same author

    The actin binding protein scinderin acts in PC12 cells to tether dense-core vesicles prior to secretion.

    Molecular and cellular neurosciences·2017
    Same author

    High-resolution radiation mapping to investigate FDNPP derived contaminant migration.

    Journal of environmental radioactivity·2016
    Same author

    Labetalol, an alpha- and beta-adrenoceptor-blocking agent: its use in therapeutics. A summary of the symposium.

    British journal of clinical pharmacology·2015
    Same author

    Proceedings of the Second Symposium on Labetalol, London, March 1979.

    British journal of clinical pharmacology·2015
    Same journal

    Gastroenterological Society of Australia, Annual Scientific Meeting, May 1980.

    Australian and New Zealand journal of medicine·2020
    Same journal

    'A touch of sugar'--a dangerous euphemism still alive and well.

    Australian and New Zealand journal of medicine·2001
    Same journal

    Silent myocardial ischaemia following methysergide overdose.

    Australian and New Zealand journal of medicine·2001
    Same journal

    Extensive jugular and upper limb thrombosis in a patient with factor V Leiden mutation and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

    Australian and New Zealand journal of medicine·2001
    Same journal

    Visual loss as the presenting feature of giant cell arteritis.

    Australian and New Zealand journal of medicine·2001
    Same journal

    Lymphoproliferative disease causing angioedema--an uncommon association.

    Australian and New Zealand journal of medicine·2001
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Environmental Health
    • Emergency Medicine
    • Preventive Medicine

    Background:

    • Heat-related illness poses significant risks, with potential for severe morbidity and mortality.
    • Effective prophylaxis is crucial for mitigating the impact of this largely preventable disease.
    • A high index of suspicion is essential for early identification in susceptible populations.

    Discussion:

    • Prompt recognition and intervention are key to managing heat-related illness.
    • Judicious fluid replacement is a primary component of resuscitation efforts.
    • Comprehensive management may involve additional resuscitation measures as indicated.

    Key Insights:

    • Heat-related illness is a serious, potentially lethal condition.
    • Prophylaxis and early detection are vital for reducing adverse outcomes.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Fluid resuscitation and supportive care are cornerstones of treatment.

    • Outlook:

    • Continued emphasis on awareness and prevention strategies is needed.
    • Further research into optimal prophylactic measures may enhance patient outcomes.
    • Improving clinical recognition and management protocols can reduce heat-related morbidity and mortality.