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Hyperthermia
Hyperthermia, also called heat stroke, is a clinical condition in which exposure to extreme heat results in elevated body temperature, confusion, loss of consciousness, and dehydration.
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differentiate between fever and hyperthermia?
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What are the signs of malignant hyperthermia in young people using drugs?
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If maligant hyperthermia occurred with excersie, what symptoms would you get?
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Survival rate of a malignant hyperthermia episode in an OR?
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Can i donate plasma if i had malignant hyperthermia in the past ?
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