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Too Hot to Handle    
Heat-Related Injuries in the ED
by Jeff Solheim, RN, CEN, CFRN, FAEN
CE449 l 1.00 hr

Too Hot to Handle - CE449
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.

Course expires on 1/22/2011
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