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Revision as of 06:12, 6 May 2014
Background
- Variant of postural hypotension
- Results from combination of volume depletion and peripheral vasodilatation
- Occurs in nonacclimatized during early stages of heat exposure (esp elderly)
Differential Diagnosis
Environmental heat diagnoses
Management
- Diagnosis of exclusion
- Remove pt from heat source, give PO or IV rehydration
- Hospitalization usually is not necessary
See Also
Source
Tintinalli