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What are the two types of heat stroke?

1. Classic

2. Exertional

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True or False: Antipyretics are not effective and may potentially be harmful to heatstroke patients. 

                                   


    

True

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What are the three components of the definition of heat stroke?

Heatstroke is clinically recognized by a triad of symptoms that include: 

(1) a severe elevation in body temperature (typically, but not always, >40° C [104° F])

(2) CNS dysfunction that may include combativeness, delirium, seizures, and coma

(3) a history of exposure to hot and humid weather or vigorous physical exertion

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Which labs should be checked in an individual with suspected heatstroke?

Sodium, potassium, CK, BUN/Cr, Mg2+, glucose, hemoglobin

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Order the following in terms of worsening clinical conditions:

Heat stroke, Heat cramps, Heat exhaustion, Heat injury

1. Heat cramps

2. Heat exhaustion

3. Heat injury

4. Heat stroke

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What is the first step in treatment of an individual with suspected heatstroke?

Cold water immersion

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How many stages are there of a typical heat stroke?

                                               

(1) acute 

(2) hematologic or enzymatic

(3) late.