Emergency Department Management of Acute Heatstroke: A Retrospective Analysis from Phoenix, Arizona

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Survival rate for heatstroke patients was 68.3%, with 82.1% remaining neurologically intact upon discharge.
Patients typically presented with a Tmax of 41.9°C, often requiring intubation due to high acuity levels.
This descriptive observational study focused on summer heatstroke cases from 2021 to 2022 in Maricopa County's emergency department.
Findings emphasize the critical roles of extreme weather and substance use in acute heatstroke presentations.

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Retrospective analysis highlights treatment outcomes for heatstroke patients in Phoenix, indicating impacts of extreme weather and substance use.

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Retrospective analysis highlights treatment outcomes for heatstroke patients in Phoenix, indicating impacts of extreme weather and substance use.