As Canada enters into another summer of above-average temperatures (forecasted by Environment and Climate Change Canada), BC emergency departments will continue to see an increase in heat-related patient presentations. Here is a list of resources, curated by the Emergency Care BC Clinical Resources team, to help clinicians and patients prepare for the hot months ahead.
Resources for Clinicians
- ECBC Clinical Summary: Heat-Related Illness
- ECBC Simulation Case: Heatstroke
- Treatment and Prevention of Heat-Related Illness – NEJM
- Acute Care During Extreme Heat – Recommendations & Information for HCW Using Substance During Extreme Heat
- Skills: Hyperthermia Measures – CE/NCPD – access through Health Authority intranet
- Heat Stroke: Rapid Cooling in the Emergency Department
Resources for Patients, Families and Caregivers
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