Table 1 Comparison of EHS and classic heat stroke characteristics
From: Expert consensus on standardized diagnosis and treatment for heat stroke
EHS | Classic |
|---|---|
Healthy people | Existing predisposition factors/Taking medication |
Young people | Middle-aged to elderly |
Physical exercise | Sedentary |
No sweat after sweating | Little sweating |
Hypotension | Normal blood pressure |
DIC | Mild coagulopathy |
Rhabdomyolysis with apparent increase in CK | Slightly elevated CK |
Acute renal failure | Oliguria |
Significantly high lactic acidosis | Mild acidosis |
Hypocalcemia | Normal serum calcium |