Pediatric Emergency Medicine Reports – September 1, 2025
September 1, 2025
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Heat-Related Illnesses in Pediatric Patients
This summer has been hot and, unfortunately, many pediatric patients have sustained heat-related conditions. Providers need to be ready to quickly recognize heat-related illnesses and institute prompt and life-saving care to give each patient the chance for the best outcome. The authors comprehensively review common and life-threatening, heat-related illnesses with an emphasis on evidence-based care.