Deaths in a heat wave.
Faunt et al., have reminded us of the lethal potential of heat-related illness, and emphasised the need for thoughtful prophylaxis to reduce the morbidity and mortality of this largely preventable disease. A high index of suspicion of the presence of heat-related illness in susceptible individuals is essential. Cooling is best achieved by judicious use of fluid replacement along with other resuscitation as necessary.
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D006359:Heat Exhaustion / Q000401:mortality; D006358:Hot Temperature / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D013021:South Australia / Q000453:epidemiology