Fatal heat stroke based on foudroyant irreversible multiple organ dysfunction in German summer

Heat stroke is a serious condition that might lead from moderate organ impairment to multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. Appropriate diagnosis-finding, fast initiation of cooling and intensive care are key measures of the initial treatment. Scientific case report based on i) clinical experiences ob...

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Main Authors: Lorenz Eric, Herold Joerg, Lodes Uwe, Meyer Frank
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2023-09-01
Series:Innovative Surgical Science
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/iss-2023-0013
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Summary:Heat stroke is a serious condition that might lead from moderate organ impairment to multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. Appropriate diagnosis-finding, fast initiation of cooling and intensive care are key measures of the initial treatment. Scientific case report based on i) clinical experiences obtained in the clinical management of a particularly rare case and ii) selected references from the medical scientific literature.
ISSN:2364-7485