A 23-year-old with suspected heat stroke is found confused, T 106°F (41.1°C), dry mucous membranes, BP 100/60, RR 24. Best initial cooling strategy?...

Question

A 23-year-old with suspected heat stroke is found confused, T 106°F (41.1°C), dry mucous membranes, BP 100/60, RR 24. Best initial cooling strategy?

Accepted Answer

Rapid evaporative and ice water immersion cooling

Answer

Antipyretics (acetaminophen) only

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Cold IV fluids only

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Dantrolene

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Cooling blankets alone

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Heat stroke-cooling