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##Results from combination of volume depletion and peripheral vasodilatation | ##Results from combination of volume depletion and peripheral vasodilatation | ||
##Occurs in nonacclimatized during early stages of heat exposure (esp elderly) | ##Occurs in nonacclimatized during early stages of heat exposure (esp elderly) | ||
==Differential Diagnosis== | |||
==Management== | ==Management== | ||
Revisión del 06:12 6 may 2014
Background
- Variant of postural hypotension
- Results from combination of volume depletion and peripheral vasodilatation
- Occurs in nonacclimatized during early stages of heat exposure (esp elderly)
Differential Diagnosis
Management
- Diagnosis of exclusion
- Remove pt from heat source, give PO or IV rehydration
- Hospitalization usually is not necessary
See Also
Source
Tintinalli