Examination of Strenuous Activity Preceding Cardiac Death during Firefighting Duties
Sudden cardiac death accounts for approximately 45% of duty-related fatalities among United States firefighters. Strenuous physical exertion is recognized as a trigger of sudden cardiac events. This study describes the duration of strenuous physical exertion on-scene preceding a fatal cardiac event...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-08-01
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| Series: | Safety |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2313-576X/5/3/50 |