exertional heat injury

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Introduction

A mild form of heat stroke that occurs in athletes & other individuals who engage in vigorous exercise in a warm environment.

Etiology

(risk factors)

Clinical manifestations

Laboratory

Diagnostic procedures

Differential diagnosis

Management

More general terms

Additional terms

References

  1. Saunders Manual of Medical Practice, Rakel (ed), WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1996, pg 1178-80