Heat stroke and heat exhaustion: Signs, symptoms, and preventive measures
What is Heatstroke? Heatstroke and heat injury are defined as a core body temperature elevated above 100 degrees Fahrenheit associated with central nervous system dysfunction and end-organ damage. The CNS dysfunction can be observed in several ways including confusion, delirium, aggression or seizures, altered consciousness, and coma. Classical heat exhaustion generally happens in the elderly … Read more