Description
Patients usually present to the clinic with heatstroke during the warmer summer months, but it is also possible to develop heatstroke at other times of the year due to a number of risk factors. Veterinary nurses play an important role in the management of these patients as they often present collapsed and hyperthermic, requiring prompt stabilization and treatment to prevent organ damage. This session will discuss treatment options and supportive care, management of hyperthermia and the nursing considerations for the patient who is hospitalized due to heatstroke.
