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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

Other diagnostic studies that can help in the management of heat stroke include getting an EKG, rectal temperature and the analysis of CSF

Other Diagnostic Studies

Other diagnostic studies that can help in the management of heat stroke include:

• EKG (for electrolyte abnormalities)
• Rectal temperature
• Analysis of CSF
• Brain autopsy can be done in case of death of the individual and shows:
  • Neuronal degeneration in
    • Hippocampus
    • Parietal cortex
    • Thalamus
    • Cerebellum
    • Spinal cord