A 24-year-old runner collapses during a marathon on a hot day. On arrival, his temperature is 41.2 °C, heart rate 140 beats/min and he is confused. Wh...

Question

A 24-year-old runner collapses during a marathon on a hot day. On arrival, his temperature is 41.2 °C, heart rate 140 beats/min and he is confused. What is the most appropriate immediate management to reduce his core temperature?

Accepted Answer

Rapid external cooling with ice water immersion or evaporative cooling techniques

Answer

Give intravenous paracetamol

Answer

Place him in a cool room and give oral fluids only

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Start broad-spectrum antibiotics

Answer

Advise rest and observe

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Heat stroke

A 24-year-old runner collapses during a marathon on a hot day. On arrival, his temperature is 41.2 °C, heart rate 140 beats/min and he is confused. What is the most appropriate immediate management to reduce his core temperature?