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This case highlights the complications of disseminated intravascular coagulation following heat stroke.

A53-41 From Hyperthermia to Hemorrhage: Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation Triggered by Heat Stroke

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This case highlights the complications of disseminated intravascular coagulation following heat stroke.
49-year-old male presented with severe hyperthermia (43.4 °C) and multiple organ failure
Cooling methods included ice packs, crystallized fluids, and evaporative techniques
Close monitoring for bleeding and thrombocytopenia was carried out over 8 hours
Significant laboratory changes included increasing PT from 39.9s to >100s and decreasing platelet count from 273 to 77
DIC was confirmed as the patient developed significant bleeding and required multiple blood products
Despite aggressive cooling, the patient expired 8 hours after arrival

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Case report demonstrates the onset of disseminated intravascular coagulation in a patient with heat stroke, suggesting critical monitoring is needed.

Ramanathan et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Case report demonstrates the onset of disseminated intravascular coagulation in a patient with heat stroke, suggesting critical monitoring is needed.