Heat-Related Illnesses Transported by United States Emergency Medical Services
<i>Background and objectives:</i> Heat-related illness (HRI) can have significant morbidity and mortality consequences. Research has predominately focused on HRI in the emergency department, yet health care leading up to hospital arrival can impact patient outcomes. Therefore, the purpos...
Main Authors: | Susan Yeargin, Rebecca Hirschhorn, Andrew Grundstein |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-10-01
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Series: | Medicina |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1010-660X/56/10/543 |
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