Hyperthermia

Question 1

Pathophysiology

Answer 1

-when core body temperature is high
-causes enzymes to denature

Question 2

Risk factors

Answer 2

-age
-mental status eg. parkinsons, dementia
-certain medicines eg. antidepressants
-patients unable to care for themselves
-people unacclimatised to hot enviros

Question 3

Signs and symptoms

Answer 3

-core temperature above 40
-headache
-nausea and vomiting
-anxiety
-tachycardia
-jaundice
-muscle tenderness

Question 4

Management

Answer 4

-external cooling
-wetting skin
-removing clothes
-rehydration either oral or IV