Analysis of clinical characteristics and risk factors for patients with heat stroke in western China in 2022: a multicenter retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To analyzed the clinical characteristics and treatment modalities of heat stroke (HS) and to identify risk factors for a poor prognosis of HS and provide reference suggestions for its treatment and prevention.

Measurements and main results

We enrolled a total of 247 patients, with hypertension, diabetes, and psychosis being the top three comorbidities associated with HS. The incidence of HS was higher among males and older individuals. Compared to the control group, the poor prognosis group experienced higher temperatures, a higher incidence of cerebral edema, and gastrointestinal bleeding (all p < 0.05). The poor prognosis group had significantly higher blood pH, HCO3-, Lac, Scr, AST, ALT, DBIL, CKMB, PT, DD, and PLT (all p < 0.05). Furthermore, log

SUBMITTER: Zheng X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11794796 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature