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Alternate Names : Heat Stroke, Heat Hyperpyrexia, Thermic Fever, Siriasis
Heat Emergencies | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
A healthcare provider will diagnosis a heat emergency by noting the person's symptoms, taking a medical history and performing a physical exam. A person will usually display some of the symptoms listed above.
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Author: Adam Brochert, MD Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS Date Reviewed: 04/18/00