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Phase 3 Hyperthermia
Hyperthermia Non Enviroment
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A temperature of | 102F or higher |
| Do NOT decrease temp below | 100 F |
| Causes include but are not limited to : | infectiousdisease (most common), anesthesia (malignant hyperthermia) , and drug use |
| ________ , _________,and ________ may elevate body temp. | Cocaine , Amphetamines , and Salicylates |
| Differential Diagnosis | Infections/sepsis, Cancer/tumors/lymphomas, Medication reaction, Arthritis, Hyperthyroid, Heat Stroke, Meningitis, Cocaine/PCP |
| After initial medical care | infuse 500cc NS and one ice pack to head |