title: Heat stroke: helping patients keep their cool.
abstract: Heat stroke is a life-threatening illness that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. Early vital sign assessment and history gathering are key to identifying this disorder.
authors.affiliation: UPMC Mercy, Department of Emergency Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
authors.forename: Joseph G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Mattis
authors.forename: Adam M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Yates
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000368:Aged; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D018883:Heat Stroke / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D009722:Nurse Practitioners