Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 33, Issue 6 , Pages 550-552 , December 2007

Severe Hyperthermia in a 65-year-old Man Following Sustained Environmental Heat Exposure

  • Karen Poor, RN, MN, CEN, CCNS

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    • Corresponding Author InformationFor correspondence, write: Karen Poor, RN, MN, CEN, CCNS, 11102 F, Emergency Department, Regions Hospital, 640 Jackson Street, St. Paul, MN 55101

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 Section Editor: Laura M. Criddle, MS, RN, CEN, CFRN

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doi: 10.1016/j.jen.2007.02.003

Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 33, Issue 6 , Pages 550-552 , December 2007

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