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Incident Information:
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Location:
California -
Date:
05/01/2015 -
Incident Type:
Heat Related Illness -
Description:
After completing a training burn at approximately 1700 hours, around 1930 hours, a firefighter experienced muscle fatigue and cramping in both arms. The following morning, the individual was admitted to Palomar Hospital and was subsequently treated for rhabdomyolysis.
Medical Emergency, Rhabdomyolysis, Training, Health and Fitness, Heat Related Incident
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