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Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke (cont.)

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Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke Diagnosis

For a heat exposure emergency, the treating doctor needs important information:

  • Past medical history

  • Medicines the patient is currently taking (prescription and over-the-counter)

  • Symptoms the patient is experiencing

Blood tests to check for organ damage or an electrocardiogram (ECG, EKG) to check for heart attack may be indicated, however, no specific radiologic (imaging) tests are necessary.

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