Heat syncope

Background

1. Variant of postural hypotension
   1. Results from combination of volume depletion and peripheral vasodilatation
   2. Occurs in nonacclimatized during early stages of heat exposure (esp elderly)

Management

1. Diagnosis of exclusion
2. Remove pt from heat source, give PO or IV rehydration
3. Hospitalization usually is not necessary

See Also

• Heat Emergencies

Source

Tintinalli