HEATSTROKE AND OTHER HEAT-RELATED ILLNESSES - THE MALADIES OF SUMMER

Authors
LEECHIONG TL STITT JT
Citation
Tl. Leechiong et Jt. Stitt, HEATSTROKE AND OTHER HEAT-RELATED ILLNESSES - THE MALADIES OF SUMMER, Postgraduate medicine, 98(1), 1995, pp. 26
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Medicine, General & Internal
Journal title
Postgraduate medicine → ACNP
ISSN journal
00325481
Volume
98
Issue
1
Year of publication
1995
Database
ISI
SICI code
0032-5481(1995)98:1<26:HAOHI->2.0.ZU;2-H
Abstract
The spectrum of heat-related illnesses ranges from simple syncope to l ife-threatening heatstroke. Persons of all ages can be affected. Heat edema, heat cramps, heat syncope, and heat exhaustion respond readily to simple management techniques. Treatment of heatstroke must include aggressive cooling, adequate fluid and electrolyte repletion, maintena nce of adequate cardiovascular performance, and prompt correction of a ny related or resulting complications.