Citation

von Wichert P. Med. Klin. (Springer) 2008; 103(2): 75-79.

Vernacular Title

Klimatische Hitzewellen und deren Konsequenzen fur die gesundheitliche Betreuung

Affiliation

Ehem. Medizinische Poliklinik, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Marburg. vonwichert@t-online.de

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1007/s00063-008-1017-z

PMID

18270663

Abstract

The paper deals with the problems of heat exhaustion and heat stroke related to exercise or elevation of environmental temperature. After recommending a classification of heat disorders, the different clinical symptoms are presented. Old people and people with preexisting diseases are particularly affected and in danger. Therapeutic measures have to consider different mechanisms of an alteration of liquid and salt balance.

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