Heat Emergencies: Diagnosis & Tests (Heat Stroke, Heat Hyperpyrexia, Thermic Fever, Siriasis)

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Tacrolimus ( ta-KROE-li-mus) ointment is used for moderate to severe atopic dermatitis. This is a skin condition where there is itching, redness and inflammation, much like an allergic reaction

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Heat Emergencies

Alternate Names : Heat Stroke, Heat Hyperpyrexia, Thermic Fever, Siriasis

Heat Emergencies | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the injury recognized?

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

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