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Indian Journal of Emergency Medicine 10(3):p 111-117, July-Sept. 2024. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijem.2395.311X.10324.1
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Settings Up of First Heat Stroke Unit in a Tertiary Care Hospital of North of India: A Prospective Study From April-June 2024
Seema Balkrishna Wasnik, Himanshu Sikri, Amlendu Yadav, Madhurima Taneja, Supriya Mittal, Sophiya Shekh, Shalini Dabas
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Indian Journal of Emergency Medicine 10(3):p 111-117, July-Sept. 2024. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijem.2395.311X.10324.1
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Wasnik SB, Sikri H, Yadav A, et al. Setting up of first heat stroke unit in a tertiary care hospital of North of India: a prospective study from April-June 2024. Ind J Emerg Med. 2024;10(3):111-7.Timeline
Received : July 08, 2024
Accepted : August 23, 2024
Published : September 10, 2024
Abstract
Aimof the Study: Preparedness of hospital to deal with illness occurring because of impact of heat wave. MaterialandMethod: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 illnessesis also responsibility of staff of Heat stroke unit.
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This research received no funding.
Author Contributions
All authors contributed significantly to the work and approve its publication.
Acknowledgements
Special thanks to the following faculty of the department of Emergency medicine for setting up of Heat Stroke unit and clinical management of heat stroke patients:
1. Dr. Shweta
2. Dr. Nidhi Kairon
3. Dr. Kushal Thakkar
4. Dr. Jitender Chauhan
5. Dr. Sangeeta Verma
6. Dr. Manish Attri
7. Dr. Megha Goel
8. Dr. Venkata Reddi Patrudu Pilla
Special Thanks to Dr (Professor) Ajay Chauhan Nodal Officer for Heat stroke unit Department of Medicine Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences & Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi.
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The authors report no conflicts of interest in this work.
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Wasnik SB, Sikri H, Yadav A, et al. Setting up of first heat stroke unit in a tertiary care hospital of North of India: a prospective study from April-June 2024. Ind J Emerg Med. 2024;10(3):111-7.
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijem.2395.311X.10324.1
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| Received | July 08, 2024 |
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| Published | September 10, 2024 |
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