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Review
. 1995 Jul;98(1):26-8, 31-3, 36.

Heatstroke and other heat-related illnesses. The maladies of summer

T L Lee-Chiong Jr  1 , J T Stitt
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  • PMID: 7603946
Review

Heatstroke and other heat-related illnesses. The maladies of summer

T L Lee-Chiong Jr et al. Postgrad Med. 1995 Jul.

Abstract

The spectrum of heat-related illnesses ranges from simple syncope to life-threatening heatstroke. Persons of all ages can be affected. Heat edema, heat cramps, heat syncope, and heat exhaustion respond readily to simple management techniques. Treatment of heatstroke must include aggressive cooling, adequate fluid and electrolyte repletion, maintenance of adequate cardiovascular performance, and prompt correction of any related or resulting complications.

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