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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
High body temperature (hyperthermia) and dysfunction of the CNS must coexist for the confirmation of the diagnosis of heat stroke. A history of an existing disease, outdoor activity, exposure to heat, extensive exertion and improper hydration may be observed.[1][2][3]
History
A detailed history is necessary for the prompt diagnosis of heat stroke. The patient with heat stroke may hav ethe following salient features in the history:[3][4][5]
Non-exertional or Classic Heat Stroke
The history of a patient with classic heat stroke inludes:[6][7][8][9]
- Old age
- Chronic condition effecting thermo-regulation
- Cardiovascular illness
- Alcohol use
- Coacine use
- Prescription drugs
- Beta blockers
- Diuretics
- Anticholinergics
- Anhidrosis
- Dysability
- Obesity
- Job in hot surroundings
- Cooking
- Iron molding
- Thermal plants
Exertional Heat Stroke
A patient with exertional heat stroke may have the following salient features in the history:
- Young age
- Heavy exercise
- Humid weather
- Healthy otherwise
- Military personnel
- Athletes
- Construction workers
Symptoms
The symptoms of a heat stroke include:
- Hyperthermia above 40-47
- CNS dysfunction
- Disoriented
- Irritable
- Dizzy
- Reddish dry skin
- Nausea
- Muscle soreness
- Seizures may be rarely seen
References
- ↑ Simon HB (1994). "Hyperthermia and heatstroke". Hosp Pract (Off Ed). 29 (8): 65–8, 73, 78–80. PMID 7914522.
- ↑ Bricknell MC (1994). "Heat illness in Cyprus". J R Army Med Corps. 140 (2): 67–9. PMID 8907832.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Leon LR, Bouchama A (2015). "Heat stroke". Compr Physiol. 5 (2): 611–47. doi:10.1002/cphy.c140017. PMID 25880507.
- ↑ Bouchama A, Cafege A, Devol EB, Labdi O, el-Assil K, Seraj M (1991). "Ineffectiveness of dantrolene sodium in the treatment of heatstroke". Crit Care Med. 19 (2): 176–80. PMID 1989755.
- ↑ Klenk J, Becker C, Rapp K (2010). "Heat-related mortality in residents of nursing homes". Age Ageing. 39 (2): 245–52. doi:10.1093/ageing/afp248. PMID 20093248. Review in: Evid Based Nurs. 2010 Jul;13(3):90-1
- ↑ Bouchama A, Knochel JP (2002). "Heat stroke". N Engl J Med. 346 (25): 1978–88. doi:10.1056/NEJMra011089. PMID 12075060.
- ↑ Brody GM (1994). "Hyperthermia and hypothermia in the elderly". Clin Geriatr Med. 10 (1): 213–29. PMID 8168025.
- ↑ Dann EJ, Berkman N (1992). "Chronic idiopathic anhydrosis--a rare cause of heat stroke". Postgrad Med J. 68 (803): 750–2. PMC 2399451. PMID 1480539.
- ↑ Flynn A, McGreevy C, Mulkerrin EC (2005). "Why do older patients die in a heatwave?". QJM. 98 (3): 227–9. doi:10.1093/qjmed/hci025. PMID 15728404.