Citation

Tek D, Olshaker JS. Emerg. Med. Clin. North Am. 1992; 10(2): 299-310.

Affiliation

St. Vincent Hospital and Health Center, Billings, Montana.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1992, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1559470

Abstract

Heat stroke is reviewed in detail. Particular attention is paid to diagnosis and current emergency department treatment, and a brief overview of pathophysiology is included. Early complications, with recommendations for prevention and management, are described. Minor heat related syndromes are also mentioned.

Language: en