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Heat emergencies

Alternative names:

heatstroke

Symptoms:

Early symptoms:

Later symptoms of heat-exhaustion:

Cool, moist skin
Dilated pupils
Headache
Pale skin
Irrational behavior
Nausea and vomiting
Unconsciousness

Symptoms of heatstroke:

Dry, hot, and red skin
Fever (body temperature above 102 degrees F)
Dark urine
Extreme confusion
Rapid, shallow breathing
Rapid, weak pulse
Seizures
Small pupils
Unconsciousness

Updated Date: 02/09/00

Updated By:J. Gordon Lambert, MD, Associate Medical Director, Utah Health Informatics and adam.com editorial

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