Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
Summary:
This presentation addresses the rural clinicians and health educator role in prevention of heat stress among agricultural producers.
Objectives:
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
This presentation addresses the rural clinicians and health educator role in prevention of heat stress among agricultural producers.
Objectives:
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Explain the pathophysiology of heat related illnesses and differentiate between heat stroke and heat exhaustion.
- Identify a minimum of three action steps to prevent heat related illnesses, including the potential of physiologic monitoring.
- List at least four health conditions, including contraindicated medications that present serious issues when working in extreme heat.
- Select approved personal protective options considered appropriate for use in conditions of extreme heat.
