title: Environmental emergencies.
abstract: Recreational activity sometimes leads to injury caused by environmental conditions, such as lightning. A familiarity with the effects of electricity, lightning, hyperthermia, and poisoning is essential for providers of care to the critically injured. This article discusses the pathophysiology and treatment of injuries caused by the environment.
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authors.lastname: Rescorl
mesh_terms: D002058:Burns, Electric / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D004630:Emergencies / Q000451:nursing; D004782:Environmental Health; D005334:Fever / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D015168:Lightning Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D011041:Poisoning / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy