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Indian Journal of Emergency Medicine

Volume  10 , Issue 3, July - September 2024, Pages 111-117
 

Original Article

Setting up of First Heat Stroke unit in A Tertiary care Hospital of North of India: A Prospective Study from April-June 2024

Seema Balkrishna Wasnik1, Himanshu Sikri2, Amlendu Yadav3, Madhurima Taneja4, Supriya Mittal5, Sophiya Shekh6, Shalini Dabas7

1Senior Consultant (HAG) Faculty  and Assistant DNB Coordinator, 2Consultant and Faculty,  3Senior Consultant, Faculty and Head, 4-7Faculty, Department   of Emergency Medicine, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute  of Medical Sciences & Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Connaught Place 110001, New Delhi, India
 

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijem.2395.311X.10324.1

Abstract

Aim of the Study: Preparedness of hospital to deal with illness occurring because of impact    of heat wave.  Material and Method: A team of doctors were assigned the task of setting up of heat stroke   unit and training of doctors, staff and nurses within a short span of time.   Analysis: The challenges and difficulties of procurement of items is studied. Also new   protocols as per the need of the hospital were formulated for managing victims of heat related   illness. It was easier to train doctors and staff nurses as compared to the other allied staff like  Multi Tasking Staff( MTS), and security guards.  Results: All hospitals should have a dedicated heat stroke unit for managing heat related  illnesses in future. All doctors and staff to be trained in managing such patients. Prevention &   spreading awareness of Heat related illnesses is also responsibility of staff of Heat stroke unit.  


Keywords : Cold water immersion; TACO method; Rectal temperature; Algorithm; Protocols; Half and full training manikin.
Corresponding Author : Seema Balkrishna Wasnik,