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Frequently Asked Questions
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| Prevention |
| Is heatstroke preventable? |
| Does primary prevention require refraining from outdoor activities under hot ambient temperature or weather conditions? |
| Can heatstroke occur in nondehydrated individuals? |
| Can heatstroke occur in winter? |
| Does heatstroke occur only during prolonged exercise activities? |
| Screening |
| Who is at risk for exertional heatstroke? |
| Who is at risk for classic heatstroke? |
| Diagnosis |
| Is rectal temperature >40°C (104°F) enough for the diagnosis of heatstroke? |
| Can heatstroke occur when rectal temperature is <40°C (104°F)? |
| Are there any pathognomonic laboratory tests for heatstroke? |
| Consultation for Diagnosis |
| Can we diagnose heatstroke without the confirmation of an exercise physiologist or a neurologist? |
| Is accurate diagnosis essential for initiating treatment? |
| Hospitalization |
| Is hospitalization mandatory in every heatstroke case? |
| Does discharge from hospital require any further consultation? |
| Is primary hospital adequate for heatstroke treatment? |
| Non-drug Therapy |
| What is the single most effective non-drug therapy in heatstroke? |
| Which parameters should be monitored during therapy? |
| Which parameters determine prognosis? |
| Drug Therapy |
| Should we use antipyretics in heatstroke? |
| Is there any drug therapy that improves prognosis? |
| Is there a place for dantrolene treatment in heatstroke? |
| Patient Education |
| Can patient education help in secondary prevention? |
| What would be the key issues of patient education in classic heatstroke? |
| What would be the key issues of patient education in exertional heatstroke? |
| Consultation for Management |
| Can the general practitioner handle heatstroke effectively? |
| Can we defer the treatment for heatstroke until consultation is made? |
| What specialist would you consult for management? |
| Follow-up |
| What would be the most effective nonmedical measure to take for a classic heatstroke victim? |
| What would be the most effective nonmedical measure to take for an exertional heatstroke victim? |
| Is there a quantitative test for heat tolerance recovery after heatstroke? |
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