Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Homeostatic Imbalances in Body Temperature01:19

Homeostatic Imbalances in Body Temperature

194
Hyperthermia occurs when the body's temperature becomes unusually high, often due to heat exposure, intense physical activity, or certain illnesses. This condition can create a dangerous cycle where elevated body temperature increases the metabolic rate, generating more heat and potentially leading to organ failure and brain damage. A severe form of hyperthermia, called heat stroke, can raise body temperature to life-threatening levels. Fever, on the other hand, is a controlled form of...
194
Increased Body Temperature01:25

Increased Body Temperature

1.9K
A body temperature above  38°C  (100.4 °F) is known as fever or pyrexia, and a person with fever is termed 'febrile.' Typically, the hypothalamus, a part of the brain that acts as the body's thermostat, regulates body temperature through a thermoregulatory setpoint. It receives signals from cold and warm thermal receptors throughout the body and adjusts the body's temperature accordingly. Fever occurs when this hypothalamic setpoint is altered, usually in...
1.9K
Methods of reducing fever01:22

Methods of reducing fever

753
The signs and symptoms of fever include hot and dry skin, flushed face, thirst, muscle aches, anorexia, headache, tachycardia, tachypnea, and fatigue. Elevated body temperature is reduced using two methods: pharmacological and nonpharmacological. Proper identification and treatment of the root cause of a fever is of utmost importance.
Pharmacological Methods of Reducing Fever:
753
Types of Fever01:25

Types of Fever

543
Fever can be triggered by several factors, including infections, nervous system disorders, certain cancers, blood diseases like leukemia, embolism, thrombosis, heatstroke, dehydration, surgical trauma, crushing injuries, and allergic reactions.
Here are the different types of fever:
543
Responses to Heat and Cold Stress02:45

Responses to Heat and Cold Stress

13.8K
Every organism has an optimum temperature range within which healthy growth and physiological functioning can occur. At the ends of this range, there will be a minimum and maximum temperature that interrupt biological processes.
13.8K
Decreased Body Temperature01:29

Decreased Body Temperature

694
A decreased body temperature can occur in patients with hypothermia and frostbite. Heat loss with extended cold exposure overpowers the body's ability to create heat, resulting in hypothermia. Core temperature readings help classify hypothermia. Mild hypothermia is temperatures between 32 °C (89.6 °F) and 35°C (95 °F) and is caused by impaired thermoregulation. Moderate hypothermia is temperatures between 28 C (82.4 °F) and 32 °C (89.6 °F) caused by...
694

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Quick pathway for patients with high pRobability of dislocatEd hemiarthroplasty or total hip arthroplasty to minimise the time from hospital aDmission to redUCtion of the prosthesis (Q-REDUCE): protocol for a prospective cohort study.

BMJ open·2025
Same author

Surgeon Training and Revision Rates After Patellofemoral Arthroplasty.

JAMA network open·2025
Same author

Portosystemic Hepatic Encephalopathy Scores (PHES) differ between Danish and German healthy populations despite their geographical and cultural similarities.

Metabolic brain disease·2024
Same author

Immunohistochemical Characteristics of Atypical Fibroxanthoma and Pleomorphic Dermal Sarcoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

The American Journal of dermatopathology·2022

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Sep 11, 2025

A Preclinical Model of Exertional Heat Stroke in Mice
08:22

A Preclinical Model of Exertional Heat Stroke in Mice

Published on: July 1, 2021

3.9K

[Exercise-induced heatstroke].

Louise Eggers Rasmussen1,2, Tintin Svensson3

  • 1Ortopædkirurgisk Afdeling, Esbjerg Sygehus.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|August 15, 2025
PubMed
Summary

Exertional heatstroke (EHS) is a severe medical emergency requiring immediate cooling. Prompt, multidisciplinary care is crucial for survival and recovery from this life-threatening condition.

More Related Videos

Esophageal Heat Transfer for Patient Temperature Control and Targeted Temperature Management
06:43

Esophageal Heat Transfer for Patient Temperature Control and Targeted Temperature Management

Published on: November 21, 2017

24.5K
Prevention of Heat Stress Adverse Effects in Rats by Bacillus subtilis Strain
07:57

Prevention of Heat Stress Adverse Effects in Rats by Bacillus subtilis Strain

Published on: July 11, 2016

7.7K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Sep 11, 2025

A Preclinical Model of Exertional Heat Stroke in Mice
08:22

A Preclinical Model of Exertional Heat Stroke in Mice

Published on: July 1, 2021

3.9K
Esophageal Heat Transfer for Patient Temperature Control and Targeted Temperature Management
06:43

Esophageal Heat Transfer for Patient Temperature Control and Targeted Temperature Management

Published on: November 21, 2017

24.5K
Prevention of Heat Stress Adverse Effects in Rats by Bacillus subtilis Strain
07:57

Prevention of Heat Stress Adverse Effects in Rats by Bacillus subtilis Strain

Published on: July 11, 2016

7.7K

Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Environmental Health
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Exertional heatstroke (EHS) is a critical medical emergency.
  • Characterized by severe hyperthermia (≥ 40 °C) and central nervous system dysfunction.
  • Often occurs during physical exertion, exacerbated by hot, humid conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the critical importance of early recognition and rapid cooling in managing EHS.
  • To emphasize the necessity of multidisciplinary care for EHS survival and recovery.

Main Methods:

  • This review synthesizes current knowledge on EHS.
  • It examines the progression from prehospital care to long-term follow-up.

Main Results:

  • Delayed intervention for EHS can lead to multiorgan failure.
  • Rapid cooling is essential to mitigate mortality and morbidity.
  • Multidisciplinary efforts are vital for successful patient outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of EHS demands a coordinated approach.
  • Integrated care across prehospital, clinical, and primary care settings is paramount.
  • Prompt intervention significantly improves survival and reduces long-term complications from EHS.