A 72-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department after being found outside on a hot day with confusion, temperature 40.5 °C, hypotension, an...

Question

A 72-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department after being found outside on a hot day with confusion, temperature 40.5 °C, hypotension, and hot dry skin. She is on diuretics and anticholinergic medications. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

External cooling, intravenous fluids, and supportive care in intensive care

Answer

Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) to treat fever

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No active cooling to avoid shivering

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Oral fluids only

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Discharge after observation

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Heat stroke

A 72-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department after being found outside on a hot day with confusion, temperature 40.5 °C, hypotension, and hot dry skin. She is on diuretics and anticholinergic medications. What is the most appropriate immediate management?