There are three types of heat related injuries. Which of the following describes heat stroke?

There are three types of heat related

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A【0】Sweat induced electrolyte depletion leading to cramps of large muscles.
B【3】All of the Above
C【2】Sweat induced electrolyte imbalance with temperature above 98.6°F.
D【1】Rapid elevation in temperature which leads to failure of the body's cooling mechanisms.

✓ Correct answer: D. 【1】Rapid elevation in temperature which leads to failure of the body's cooling mechanisms. Heat stroke is when the temperature goes above 105.8°F which can causes failure in the body's normal cooling mechanism. Patient can develop irreversible brain damage, heart failure and coagulopathies. Choice "a" is Heat Cramps and choice "C" is heat exhaustion.

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