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Heat stroke Heat stroke, also known as sun stroke, is a severe heat illness, defined as hyperthermia with a body temperature greater than 40.6 °C (105.1 °F) because of environmental heat exposure with lack of thermoregulation. This is distinct from a fever, where there is a physiological increase in the temperature set point of the body.
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- 1 Heat stroke symptoms are mainly increased body core temperature (see above) and mental status changes.  Heat stroke is diagnosed by the history, physical exam, and measurement of body core temperature.
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- Heat stroke is the most serious form of heat injury and is considered a medical emergency. If you suspect that someone has heat stroke -- also known as sunstroke -- call 911 immediately and give first aid until paramedics arrive. Heat stroke can kill or cause damage to the brain and other internal organs.
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- Heat stroke is also sometimes referred to as heatstroke or sun stroke. Severe hyperthermia is defined as a body temperature of 104 F (40 C) or higher. The body normally generates heat as a result of metabolism, and is usually able to dissipate the heat by radiation of heat through the skin or by evaporation of sweat.
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Heat Stroke Symptoms, Heat Stroke vs Heat Exhaustion Difference between Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion. Heat stroke is an unusually high body temperature that includes physical and neurological symptoms. Compared to heat exhaustion heat stroke is a real medical emergency that may be fatal if not attended to or treated. Heat exhaustion is a mild heat related illness that may cause lethargy and other problems.
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Heat transfer Heat is defined in physics as the transfer of thermal energy across a well-defined boundary around a thermodynamic system. The thermodynamic free energy is the amount of work that a thermodynamic system can perform.
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- Heat stroke is a non-technical term for non-fever caused hyperthermia, a body temperature so far above normal that physiological processes are subjected to damage, the effects of which can be transient or permanent.
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-  Heat Stroke: This is the most serious heat-related illness. With heat stroke an athlete will have a high body temperature – 104° F or higher – and could have red, hot, dry or moist skin, vomit, be incoherent or lose consciousness, have shallow breathing and/or a weak pulse.
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- Medical Definition of Heat exhaustion. Heat exhaustion: A warning that the body is getting too hot. The person may be thirsty, giddy, weak, uncoordinated, nauseous, and sweating profusely. The body temperature is usually normal and the pulse is normal or raised. The skin is cold and clammy.
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Severe Heat Injury Heat stroke is the most severe form of heat injury. When suffering from heat stroke, your body cannot cool itself. This is an acute medical emergency. Heat stroke is medically defined as core body temperature greater than 104 degrees F. Organ system failure can result from this high of a body temperature.
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- ...HEAT TRANSFER Heat transfer, also known as heat flow, heat exchange, or simply heat, is the transfer of thermal energy from one region of matter or a physical system to another.
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Heat Stroke Symptoms and Complications. The symptoms of heat stroke are quite different from those of heat exhaustion. Symptoms of heat exhaustion: moderately high core temperature (the temperature of the body's internal organs, best measured with a rectal thermometer) of up to 39°C (102°F) cool, pale, clammy skin.
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Levothyroxine From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Heat exhaustion is a severe form of heat illness. It is a medical emergency. Heat exhaustion is caused by the loss of water and electrolytes through sweating.
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Heat This article is about a mode of transfer of energy. For other uses, see Heat (disambiguation). In physics, heat is energy that spontaneously passes between a system and its surroundings in some way other than through work or the transfer of matter. When a suitable physical pathway exists, heat flows spontaneously from a hotter to a colder body.
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Medical Definition of Heat-related illness Definition of Heat syncope. Heat syncope: Sudden dizziness, feeling faint and sometimes fainting experienced after exercising in the heat. The skin appears pale and sweaty but is generally moist and cool. The pulse may be weakened, and the heart rate is usually rapid. Body temperature is normal.
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10 Symptoms of Heat Stroke Some of the most common symptoms associated with a heat stroke include the following. Fainting. While the distinctive feature of a heat stroke may be a high core body temperature, fainting is often the first sign.
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stroke stroke. n. 1. the act or an instance of striking; a blow, knock, or hit. 2. a sudden action, movement, or occurrence: a stroke of luck. 3. a brilliant or inspired act or feat: a stroke of genius.
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HeatstrokeËhÄt-ËstrÅk Heatstroke is a life-threatening condition that results in very high body temperature and malfunction of many organ systems. Heatstroke can develop after hours of exertion in young athletes or after days of hot weather in rooms without air-conditioning in very old people.
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Heat Stroke Heat stroke is caused by a failure of the body's cooling mechanisms (sweating and/or evaporative cooling, for example) when exposed to heat. Heat stroke symptoms are mainly increased body core temperature (see above) and mental status changes.
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Translations for heat stroke U.S. National Library of Medicine(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Heat Stroke. A condition caused by the failure of body to dissipate heat in an excessively hot environment or during PHYSICAL EXERTION in a hot environment. Contrast to HEAT EXHAUSTION, the body temperature in heat stroke patient is dangerously high with red, hot skin accompanied by DELUSIONS; CONVULSIONS; or COMA. It can be a life-threatening emergency and is most common in infants and the elderly.
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Understanding Heat-Related Illness -- Symptoms Heat stroke can occur suddenly, without any symptoms of heat exhaustion. If a person is experiencing any symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke, GET MEDICAL CARE IMMEDIATELY. Any delay could be fatal. Seek emergency medical care for anyone who has been in the heat and who has the following symptoms: Confusion, anxiety, or loss of consciousness
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Everything you need to know about heatstroke Causes of heat stroke. 1  Causes of exertional heatstroke: intense activity in a hot environment, whether exercise or work. Exertional heatstroke is more likely to occur if an individual is not used to high temperatures.  Causes of nonexertional or classic heatstroke: caused by exposure to a particularly hot environment.