S16C204 - heat emergencies

Question 1

Heat stroke defn:

Answer 1

• temp >40deg plus AMS

- heat exhaustion is: n/v, h/a, malaise, dizziness but no neurological Sx

Question 2

Complications of heat stroke

Answer 2

• HoTN
• Rhabdo
• Neuro: Sz, coma, cerebral edema, encephalopathy
• ARDS
• AKI
• mesenteric ischemia
• hypokalemia, hypernatremia/hyponatremia
• DIC