Heat syncope
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Background
- Variant of postural hypotension
- Results from combination of volume depletion, decreased vasomotor tone and peripheral vasodilatation
- Occurs in nonacclimatized patients during early stages of heat exposure (especially elderly)
Diagnosis
- Diagnosis of exclusion
Differential Diagnosis
Environmental heat diagnoses
Management
- Remove pt from heat source
- Give PO or IV rehydration
Disposition
- Hospitalization usually not necessary
See Also
Source
Waters T. Heat Emergencies In: Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide. 7th ed. McGraw Hill Medical. 2011: 1339