Heat tetany: Difference between revisions
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Revision as of 21:19, 27 August 2011
Background
- Hyperventilation > respiratory alk > extremity/circumoral paresthesia, carpopedal spasm
- Differentiate from heat cramps based on little pain, no cramping in muscle compartments
Treatment
- Remove from heat, decrease resp rate
See Also
Source
Tintinalli