Horseman MA, Rather-Conally J, Saavedra C, Surani S. A case of severe heatstroke and review of pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and treatment.
J Intensive Care Med 2012;
28:334-40. [PMID:
22232203 DOI:
10.1177/0885066611434000]
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Abstract
Heatstroke is life-threatening condition characterized by hyperthermia and central nervous system disturbances. It can also be classified as a form of systemic inflammatory response syndrome with multiple organ dysfunction and in many ways resembles sepsis. Like sepsis, most patients with heatstroke demonstrate a hyperdynamic hemodynamic response. In contrast to sepsis, rhabdomyolysis may complicate management and initial fluid resuscitation is not well defined. We present an illustrative case report and review of literature.
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