Heat stroke other diagnostic studies
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Usama Talib, BSc, MD [2]
Overview
Overview
Other diagnostic studies that can help in the management of heat stroke include getting an EKG, rectal temperature, CSF analysis , endoscopy and colonoscopy. . A brain biopsy can also be done in case of the death of the individual.[1]
Other Diagnostic Studies
Other Diagnostic Studies
Other diagnostic studies that can help in the management of heat stroke include:[1]
- EKG (for electrolyte abnormalities)
- Rectal temperature
- Analysis of CSF
- Endoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Brain autopsy can be done in case of death of the individual and shows:
- Neuronal degeneration in
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Leon LR, Bouchama A (2015). “Heat stroke”. Compr Physiol. 5 (2): 611–47. doi:10.1002/cphy.c140017. PMID 25880507.
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