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Heat stroke is a critical medical emergency characterized by a rapid rise in core temperature above 40°C, accompanied by neurological and cardiovascular disorders. This condition can lead to Multi-Visceral Failure Syndrome and potentially death.Our descriptive cross-sectional study included 27 heatstroke victims, taken into pre-hospital care by the SAMU of central-eastern Tunisia, over three months June-August 2023.92.6% of patients benefited from physical cooling and 70.3% from pharmacological cooling. Oral hydration was administered to 48.1% and 85.1% received cooled serum filling. Vasoactive drugs were required in 11.1% of patients. Oxygen therapy was delivered to 48.1%, with mechanical ventilation used for 22.2%.33.3% of patients died, while 66.7% improved.Predictive factors for mortality included elevated core temperature, confusion, coma, visceral compromise, hemodynamic distress, use of mechanical ventilation, administration of vasoactive drugs No significant difference for cooling...
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Began medical studies in 2007 at the Faculty of Medicine in Monastir. Specialist in emergency medicine since April 2021, currently university hospital assistant at SAMU03 Sousse Tunisia, graduate in CEC prehospital emergencies from the Faculty of Medicine in Sousse, ERC instructor.
