Heat stroke case during a clinical visit

Olena Vyrva · CLINICAL topics

I have recently fought with a heat stroke in a patient that was on a clinic follow-up visit. It was quite an intense situation, reminding me how crucial it is to recognize and treat heat stroke promptly...

With rising global temperatures, we might see more cases, especially in vulnerable populations. Have you handled heat strokes in your practice? Any go-to strategies for quick diagnosis and treatment? Thanks!

Comments

Olena Vyrva: Here's just a basic info from StatPearls: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537135/

Sara Kufin: Hi there! In the ER, we see heat stroke cases quite frequently during the summer 🥵 Rapid cooling is my priority – ice packs, cool IV fluids, and sometimes even ice baths. It's a race against time to lower the core temperature!

Pavlo Miroshnichenko: Цього літа дуже актуально…