Safety and efficacy of cold-water immersion in the treatment of older patients with heat stroke: a case series.

Chikao ItoIsao TakahashiMiyuki KasuyaKyoji OeMasahito UchinoHideki NosakaSo SakamotoRyuhei YoshidaSatoshi KasuyaDaisuke FujimoriSatoshi NakamuraEri YamadaJun Kanda

Published in: Acute medicine & surgery (2021)

Cold-water immersion can achieve rapid cooling and is effective in treating heat stroke. With special precautions, it can be performed safely for older patients. Further investigation is warranted to establish appropriate cooling methods in older adults.

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