title: The Hidden Dangers of Beaches: Cardiorespiratory Arrest Induced by Thermal Shock.
abstract: Thermal shock is widely recognized by modern medicine. Its pathophysiological mechanisms are known, as are its possible consequences, but scientific reports in the literature about clinical cases with severe consequences are sparse. The authors present a case of cardiorespiratory arrest after prolonged sun exposure followed by a dive in the ocean. Other aetiological causes were ruled out, by exclusion, leading to the diagnosis of cardiorespiratory arrest caused by thermal shock. It is important to inform the public in general of the risks of negligent behaviour on the beach.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiology, Hospital Central do Funchal, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.|Serviço de Cardiologia, Hospital Dr Nélio Mendonça, Av Luís de Camões, 57 - 9004-514, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. Hmcafe@gmail.com.
authors.forename: H M
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Café
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Central do Funchal, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Santos
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Espírito Santo, Évora, Portugal.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Pereira
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Central do Funchal, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Chaves
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiology, Hospital Central do Funchal, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Faria
authors.affiliation: Department of Intensive Care, Hospital Central do Funchal, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Câmara
authors.affiliation: Department of Intensive Care, Hospital Central do Funchal, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Nóbrega