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Identify central nervous system dysfunction as heat stroke, initiate rapid cooling per protocol, and avoid mistaking exertional collapse for benign fatigue.
Read articleAddress scene power mitigation, occult deep tissue injury, dysrhythmia surveillance, and trauma secondary to falls.
Read articlePrioritize oxygenation, ventilation, hypothermia considerations, and cervical spine precautions only when mechanism supports them.
Read articleExplain why pulse oximetry can mislead, identify exposure histories, and prioritize high-flow oxygen and transport for definitive care.
Read articleDifferentiate benign acute mountain sickness from life-threatening cerebral and pulmonary edema patterns and prioritize descent plus oxygen.
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