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Expert consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of heat stroke in China

Shu-Yuan Liu1, Jing-Chun Song2, Han-Ding Mao3

  • 1Emergency Department, Sixth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100048, China.

Military Medical Research
|January 14, 2020
PubMed

Insights

This updated consensus provides crucial guidance on heat stroke (HS), a dangerous condition. It offers practical recommendations for HS diagnosis, treatment, and prevention in China.

Area of Science:

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Environmental Health

Background:

  • Heat stroke (HS) is a life-threatening condition resulting from thermal damage with high mortality.
  • The previous 2015 expert consensus on HS in China requires updating due to advancements in understanding and treatment challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a new, comprehensive expert consensus on heat stroke management tailored to China's national conditions.
  • To incorporate the latest research evidence and address emerging issues in HS prevention and treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Review and synthesis of current scientific evidence on heat stroke.
  • Expert deliberation and consensus-building among specialists in critical care medicine.
  • Inclusion of practical recommendations for various aspects of HS care.

Main Results:

  • The updated consensus features a revised concept of heat stroke.
  • It provides updated recommendations for laboratory tests, auxiliary examinations, and differential diagnosis.
  • New guidelines cover on-site emergency treatment, in-hospital care, patient translocation, and prevention strategies.

Conclusions:

  • A revised expert consensus is essential for effective heat stroke prevention and treatment in China.
  • The new consensus offers broader coverage and practical guidance aligned with current knowledge and national context.
  • This document serves as a vital resource for healthcare professionals managing heat stroke patients.

Keywords:
ClassicDiagnosisExertionalExpert consensusHeat strokeTreatment

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