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Review
. 2022 Apr 14;67(7):354-364.
doi: 10.17221/144/2021-VETMED. eCollection 2022 Jul.

Heat stroke in dogs: Literature review

Gabriela Goncalves Caldas  1 , Daianne Oliveira Barbosa da Silva  1 , Durval Barauna Junior  1
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Review

Heat stroke in dogs: Literature review

Gabriela Goncalves Caldas et al. Vet Med (Praha). .

Abstract

Heat stroke is a clinical emergency secondary to a severe temperature increase due to the inefficiencies of heat dissipation mechanisms, causing central nervous system dysfunctions, which may lead to multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. Heat disturbances can be classified as "classic" or "exertional" ones and several predisposing factors are involved in their development. This review provides a broad approach to the pathophysiological mechanisms of this syndrome, and the diagnostic and treatment methods to facilitate their approach in clinical routine and increase the survival rate of patients.

Keywords: cytotoxicity; hyperthermia; thermoregulation.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1. Active cooling using an ice pack in the neck region (Source: Personal archive)
Figure 2
Figure 2. Transport in a mobile intensive care unit after a patient has suffered from respiratory failure. Maintenance of invasive ventilation with controlled positive pressure under sedation, using continuous infusion of propofol (Source: Personal archive)
Figure 3
Figure 3. Patient slightly sedated using acepromazine after onset of agitation and respiratory distress secondary to hyperthermia (Source: Personal archive)
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