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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Usama Talib, BSc, MD [2]
Overview
A detailed physical examination should be performed in case of a suspicion of heat stroke. The physical examination of a patient with heat stroke may yield a disoriented, comatosed individual with fever, hypotension, skin redness, skin burn, tachycardia, muscle spasms or pain and hyperventilation.[1]
Physical Examination
The physical examination of a patient with heat stroke may yield the following findings:[2][1]
General Appearance
- Disoriented
- Tired appearance
Vital Signs
- Fever (40-47 C)
- Hypotension
Cardiovascular System
- Tachycardia
- Widened pulse pressure
Central Nervous System
Musculoskeletal System
- Muscle spasms
- Muscle pain
Respiratory System
- Hyperventilation
Dermatological
- Decreased skin turgor
- Reddish skin
- Sun burn may be scene
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Tek D, Olshaker JS (1992). "Heat illness". Emerg Med Clin North Am. 10 (2): 299–310. PMID 1559470.
- ↑ Leon LR, Bouchama A (2015). "Heat stroke". Compr Physiol. 5 (2): 611–47. doi:10.1002/cphy.c140017. PMID 25880507.