As we have mentioned in our previous article that emergency room are going to be burdened with heatstroke presentations in this summer. In connection with that, we have discussed the diagnostic considerations and possible complications related to heat stroke. This article will outline the emergency room management and medication related to heatstroke.
Heatstroke is a medical emergency and rapid reduction of the core body temperature is the cornerstone of treatment because the duration of hyperthermia is the major reason for detrimental outcomes. The immediate management of the heatstroke that should be started on spot are as follows: Removal of restrictive clothing and spraying water on the body, Covering the patient with ice water–soaked sheets, or placing ice packs in the axillae and groin to reduce the patient's temperature significantly. Some guideline suggests ice-water immersion…
