Hantavirus is in the news at the moment following an outbreak on a cruise ship. The BMJ Best Practice topic on the subject is comprehensive but has also been updated with important information relating to the current situation.
As the BBC Weather team report more hot weather on the way The Conversation reports “ How heatstroke kills – it can still be deadly after your body cools down ”. The author presents the impacts on the body of heat stroke. So what is the latest evidence on treating heat stroke? Check these resources for an overview, key points, diagnosis, treatment options, follow-up and more. [You will need your NHS OpenAthens username to access these resources] BMJ Best Practice – Heat stroke in adults . It is worth checking the BMJ BP comorbidities feature where you can add your patient's comorbidities for tailored treatment recommendations Clinical Key (available to UHNM only) – Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke Oxford Medicine Online – Chapter Clinical Emergencies in Oxford Handbook of Adult Nursing; Chapter Neurologic Complications of Acute Environmental Injuries in Neurologic Complications of Critical Illness Patient Information Heat stroke (BMJ best practice) Severe...
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