Citation

Rünitz K, Jensen TH. Ugeskr. Laeger 2009; 171(5): 305-306.

Vernacular Title

Hedeslag og brandsar i forbindelse med saunaophold.

Affiliation

Intensiv Afdeling 4131, Rigshospitalet, DK-2100 Kobenhavn O. kimrunitz@gmail.com

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Den Alm Danske Laegerforening)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

19176155

Abstract

We describe a case of severe heat stroke resulting from exposure to extreme heat in a sauna for an unknown period of time. The patient sustained 20% 2nd degree burns. On arrival at the emergency department, the patient's temperature was 40.5 degrees C. At the critical care unit, the patient developed severe multi-organ failure and critical polyneuropathy. Severe heat stroke is a rare diagnosis in Denmark. The treatment is symptomatic and the prognosis is grave, especially in combination with severe burns.

Language: da