Presentation Type
Poster
Department
Biological Science
Location
Walker Conference Center B
Description
According to the National Security Council (2024), in the United States there is an average of 38 children under the age of 15 that die each year from vehicular hyperthermia. Vehicular hyperthermia is exposure to prolonged heat causing the core body temperature to rise above dangerous levels. This situation can arise from caregiver neglect by leaving a child inside the vehicle. The objective of this literature review was to find evidence to support best practice interventions to treat vehicular hyperthermia. The research question is: In infants facing vehicular hyperthermia, what is the effect of evaporating cooling techniques in comparison to water immersion techniques in reducing infant mortality rates?
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The Effects of Evaporative Cooling Techniques in Comparison to Water Immersion Techniques in Reducing Infant Vehicular Hyperthermia Mortality Rates
Walker Conference Center B
According to the National Security Council (2024), in the United States there is an average of 38 children under the age of 15 that die each year from vehicular hyperthermia. Vehicular hyperthermia is exposure to prolonged heat causing the core body temperature to rise above dangerous levels. This situation can arise from caregiver neglect by leaving a child inside the vehicle. The objective of this literature review was to find evidence to support best practice interventions to treat vehicular hyperthermia. The research question is: In infants facing vehicular hyperthermia, what is the effect of evaporating cooling techniques in comparison to water immersion techniques in reducing infant mortality rates?
Comments
This poster was presented in partial fulfillment of the Evidence Based Research course taught by Dr. Carol Carter.