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Heat stroke

Topic sh85059837 · id.loc.gov

Scope Notes

Here are entered works on a condition caused by failure of the body's temperature control system, characterized by symptoms such as hot and dry skin, rapid strong pulse, high blood pressure and extremely high body temperature. Works on a condition caused by excessive water loss through sweating, characterized by symptoms such as clammy skin, rapid weak pulse, and low to normal blood pressure are entered under [Heat exhaustion.]

Used for

  • Heatstroke
  • Sunstroke

Examples

Note under [Heat exhaustion]

Broader Terms (1)

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