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Revision as of 06:12, 6 May 2014
Background
- Hyperventilation > respiratory alk > extremity/circumoral paresthesia, carpopedal spasm
Diagnosis
- Differentiate from Heat Cramps based on little pain, no cramping in muscle compartments
Differential Diagnosis
Environmental heat diagnoses
Treatment
- Remove from heat
- Decrease resp rate
See Also
Source
Tintinalli