Preparation and creativity help EDs 'beat the heat': parallel processing lessens added burdens.

Don't wait for a heat wave or dire weather forecasts to start preparing. It will get hot sometime each year.Set up parallel processing systems to handle the addtional influx of heat-injured patients.Train pre-hospital providers to be aware of and report the home circumstances of patients.Pre-stock c...

Descripción completa

Detalles Bibliográficos
Publicado en:ED Management Vol. 17; no. 9; pp. 100 - 103
Formato: Journal Article
Publicado: Relias LLC 2005 Sep
Acceso en línea:Ver este registro en EBSCOhost
Descripción
Sumario:Don't wait for a heat wave or dire weather forecasts to start preparing. It will get hot sometime each year.Set up parallel processing systems to handle the addtional influx of heat-injured patients.Train pre-hospital providers to be aware of and report the home circumstances of patients.Pre-stock cooling blankets. If you don't have any, obtain industrial fans from environmental services.