A Case of Exertional Heat Stroke with Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome
Abstract：Heat stroke (HS), also known as severe heatstroke, is a life-threatening disease characterized by core body temperature exceeding 40°C, central nervous system dysfunction (such as delirium, convulsions, or coma), and multi-organ failure [1]. According to the cause, HS can be divided into classical heat stroke (CHS) and exertional heat stroke (EHS). EHS is usually caused by intense physical activity (not necessarily in a high-temperature environment) and is commonly seen in healthy young people, such as soldiers, firefighters, and athletes. Therefore, EHS often occurs in military and sports fields, with a slightly higher incidence rate in males than females [2-3]. In recent years, the seasonal rise in temperature and regional increase in humidity have led to a gradual increase in the incidence of HS, posing a serious threat to life safety. Here, we report a case of EHS combined with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome, aiming to provide reference for the treatment of EHS.
Keywords：Exertional heat strokeMultiple organ dysfunction syndromeAcute liver failureDisseminated intravascular coagulationPersistent hiccups
Publication Date：2025-08-28
Online Publishing Date：2025-09-18(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：4( 708-710,715 )