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Tutorial 341

Diagnosis and management of heat stroke

Dr. Adam Burt
Clinical Fellow, Intensive Care, Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust, UK

Edited by
Dr. William English
Consultant in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust, UK

Correspondence to atotw@wordpress-1154955-4022140.cloudwaysapps.com

15th Nov 2016

Abstract

Heat stroke is a cause of significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. Rapid cooling and resuscitative treatments are the mainstays of treatment. This tutorial discusses the diagnosis, risk factors and the different cooling methods that are used in the management of heat stroke.

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