Chapter-56 Heat Stroke
BOOK TITLE: Handbook of Pediatric and Neonatal Emergencies
Author
1. Elenjickal Manju George
2. Sushamabai S
ISBN
9789352706143
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/18673_57
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2020
Pages
4
Author Affiliations
1.
Pushpagiri Medical College Hospital, Thiruvalla, Kerala, India,
Pushpagiri Medical College, Thiruvalla, Kerala, India
2.
Pushpagiri Medical College, Thiruvalla, Kerala, India; Government Medical College, Kottayam, Kerala, India,
Kottayam, Kerala, India
Chapter keywords
Heat stroke,
hyperthermia,
electrolyte therapy,
cardiac arrhythmia,
health education,
clinical presentation,
exertional heat stroke,
nonexertional heat stroke,
differential diagnosis,
patient approach,
investigation,
subsequent management,
complication,
prevention