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heat stroke
Definition of
Disturbance of heat regulation after prolonged exposure to heat and obstruction of heat dissipation. Distinguish between 4 forms of heat damage:
- Heat exhaustion
- Heat stroke
- Heat cramps
- Sunstroke
ICD >T67
Cause
- Large supply of heat from outside (above body temperature)
- Obstruction of heat dissipation
Symptoms
due to circulatory decompensation :
- Headache
- Possible unconsciousness
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Temperature > 40°
- Tachycardia
- Blood pressure initially increased (red phase), later decreased (second phase)
- Skin red, dry (red phase), later gray-cyanotic (second phase)
- Somnolence
Therapy
- Emergency doctor
- Raise your upper body
- Cool down to 38°
- Cold compresses, especially on the neck
- Electrolyte substitution
- O2 administration
- Temperature and blood pressure control