Heat tetany
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Background
- Hyperventilation leading to:[1]
- respiratory alkalosis
- extremity/circumoral paresthesias
- carpopedal spasm
- May mimic heat cramps
Clinical Features
- No cramping in muscle compartments
- Differentiate from heat cramps based on little pain
Differential Diagnosis
Environmental heat diagnoses
Evaluation
- Clinical
Treatment[2]
- Remove from heat
- Decrease respiratory rate
Disposition
- Outpatient