Heat stroke with sepsis: A case report and review of the literature
Heat stroke, triggered by excessive heat exposure or intense physical activity, is a medical condition characterized by a rapid rise in core body temperature, central nervous system dysfunction and multiorgan failure. A patient presented with heat stroke and was unconscious. During treatment, we ide...
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| description | Heat stroke, triggered by excessive heat exposure or intense physical activity, is a medical condition characterized by a rapid rise in core body temperature, central nervous system dysfunction and multiorgan failure. A patient presented with heat stroke and was unconscious. During treatment, we identified a range of complications, including shifted flora, coagulation abnormalities, liver damage and renal failure—indicating multiorgan dysfunction. We administered antibiotic therapy, blood purification and other comprehensive treatments, leading to the patient’s recovery and subsequent discharge. For cases of heat stroke in an intensive care setting, clinicians must recognize the condition early and act swiftly to reduce body temperature. Additionally, the early use of antibiotics can help prevent microbial imbalance. For eligible patients, hemodialysis should be initiated promptly to manage renal complications effectively. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-985fb78dde1a4d18ac2be5aa1f5510852025-02-09T06:03:28ZengSAGE PublishingJournal of International Medical Research1473-23002025-02-015310.1177/03000605251315353Heat stroke with sepsis: A case report and review of the literatureSuyu WeiLiang SunHeat stroke, triggered by excessive heat exposure or intense physical activity, is a medical condition characterized by a rapid rise in core body temperature, central nervous system dysfunction and multiorgan failure. A patient presented with heat stroke and was unconscious. During treatment, we identified a range of complications, including shifted flora, coagulation abnormalities, liver damage and renal failure—indicating multiorgan dysfunction. We administered antibiotic therapy, blood purification and other comprehensive treatments, leading to the patient’s recovery and subsequent discharge. For cases of heat stroke in an intensive care setting, clinicians must recognize the condition early and act swiftly to reduce body temperature. Additionally, the early use of antibiotics can help prevent microbial imbalance. For eligible patients, hemodialysis should be initiated promptly to manage renal complications effectively.https://doi.org/10.1177/03000605251315353 |
| spellingShingle | Suyu Wei Liang Sun Heat stroke with sepsis: A case report and review of the literature Journal of International Medical Research |
| title | Heat stroke with sepsis: A case report and review of the literature |
| title_full | Heat stroke with sepsis: A case report and review of the literature |
| title_fullStr | Heat stroke with sepsis: A case report and review of the literature |
| title_full_unstemmed | Heat stroke with sepsis: A case report and review of the literature |
| title_short | Heat stroke with sepsis: A case report and review of the literature |
| title_sort | heat stroke with sepsis a case report and review of the literature |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1177/03000605251315353 |
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