Abstract:
Hot
tubs are a common source of relaxation and recreation. While
recommendations exist for tub temperatures and guidelines regarding
their use by children and adults with potential risk factors, these are
commonly ignored. Environmental factors such as solar gain may
dramatically alter tub temperatures well beyond those set by the
regulating thermostat, as tubs have no cooling mechanisms. This article
describes a situation involving a hot tub with tragic consequences,
referencing the underlying physiology and describing means of prevention
of such adverse consequences.