Case report: The physiology of a preventable tragedy –Near death in a hot tub

Hyperthermia in children is a known risk within enclosed vehicles. Exposure to an overheated hot tub poses a real risk in children due to unique pediatric physiology. Medical and aquatic professionals should understand the risk and mitigation strategies.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Becker, Bruce E.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: John Wiley and Sons Inc. 2021
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8548817/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34745615
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.4951
Descripción
Sumario:Hyperthermia in children is a known risk within enclosed vehicles. Exposure to an overheated hot tub poses a real risk in children due to unique pediatric physiology. Medical and aquatic professionals should understand the risk and mitigation strategies.

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