Exertion-induced heatstroke.
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.
D000293:Adolescent; D001146:Arrhythmia, Sinus / Q000209:etiology; D001778:Blood Coagulation Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005334:Fever / Q000209:etiology; D006359:Heat Exhaustion / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007565:Jaundice / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D005082:Physical Exertion; D014883:Water-Electrolyte Imbalance / Q000209:etiology