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Exertion‐induced heatstroke
Author(s) -
ForganSmith Jeffrey R.
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
medical journal of australia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.904
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1326-5377
pISSN - 0025-729X
DOI - 10.5694/j.1326-5377.1987.tb120162.x
Subject(s) - heatstroke , hyperthermia , exertion , medicine , coagulopathy , jaundice , heat stress , intensive care medicine , cardiology , atmospheric sciences , geology
A case of exertion‐induced heatstroke which illustrates the multiple complications of hyperthermia, including jaundice, coagulopathy and cardiac abnormalities, is reported. The need to increase public awareness of the danger of hyperthermia, and of preventive and first‐aid measures, is emphasized.