Environmental Emergencies: Heatstroke in the Urban Setting

Environmental Emergencies: Heatstroke in the Urban Setting

by Rashad Raza -
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During a summer heatwave, a 25-year-old construction worker collapses at work. He is confused, tachycardic, and has a core temperature of 40.5°C.

Discuss your immediate management priorities and the rationale behind your choices. How might urban environments complicate the recognition and treatment of heatstroke? Share any local protocols or experiences that might inform best practice.