Heat Exhaustion [vyčerpání z tepla]

topical
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Terms

kolaps z horka
kolaps z tepla
tepelná exhausce
vyčerpání z horka

 

Heat Collapse
Heat Prostration

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Definition

A clinical syndrome caused by heat stress, such as over-exertion in a hot environment or excessive exposure to sun. It is characterized by SWEATING, water (volume) depletion, salt depletion, cool clammy skin, NAUSEA, and HEADACHE.

Annotation
near normal body temperature: do not confuse with HEAT STROKE where body temp is dangerously high; SUNSTROKE is also available
DUI
D006359 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0009983