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Heat stroke; North African experience
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9786207987948
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9786207987948
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Heat stroke; North African experience
$49.64
Heat stroke is a critical medical emergency characterized by a rapid rise in core temperature above 40 C, accompanied by neurological and cardiovascular disorders. This condition can lead to Multi-Visceral Failure Syndrome and potentially death.Our descriptive cross-sectional study included 27 heatstroke victims, taken into pre-hospital care by the SAMU of central-eastern Tunisia, over three months June-August 2023.92.6% of patients benefited from physical cooling and 70.3% from pharmacological cooling. Oral hydration was administered to 48.1% and 85.1% received cooled serum filling. Vasoactive drugs were required in 11.1% of patients. Oxygen therapy was delivered to 48.1%, with mechanical ventilation used for 22.2%.33.3% of patients died, while 66.7% improved.Predictive factors for mortality included elevated core temperature, confusion, coma, visceral compromise, hemodynamic distress, use of mechanical ventilation, administration of vasoactive drugs No significant difference for cooling...
| Author: Haifa Bradai |
| Publisher: Our Knowledge Publishing |
| Publication Date: Aug 27, 2024 |
| Number of Pages: 52 pages |
| Binding: Paperback or Softback |
| ISBN-10: 6207987942 |
| ISBN-13: 9786207987948 |
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