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In this issue, researchers present work on two thermal extremes. In an effort to discover the best method of rewarming, Anthony Williams and colleagues induced mild hypothermia in 12 human volunteers who were monitored with oesophageal and rectal thermometers and were then rewarmed in different ways. They present their results comparing use of forced air, radiant warmer and polyester blanket.
From a distinctly warmer climate, George Varghese and colleagues report a retrospective study of consecutive adult patients admitted with heatstroke to a South Indian teaching hospital. They emphasise the high mortality of the condition and suggest how certain blood tests can be used to predict those most at risk of multi-organ failure.
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The recent focus of those working in emergency medicine has been to achieve time-related targets set by government, whilst also providing high quality care with good patient outcomes. It is refreshing and interesting
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