Preferred Label : heat exhaustion;

MeSH definition : A clinical syndrome caused by heat stress, such as over-exertion in a hot environment or excessive exposure to sun. It is characterized by SWEATING, water (volume) depletion, salt depletion, cool clammy skin, NAUSEA, and HEADACHE.;

MeSH synonym : exhaustion, heat; heat prostration; prostration, heat;

Wikipedia automatic translation : Heat stroke;

Related MeSH term : heat collapse; Collapse, Heat;

MeSH annotation : near normal body temperature: do not confuse with HEAT STROKE where body temp is dangerously high; SUNSTROKE is also available;

Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heat stroke;

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A clinical syndrome caused by heat stress, such as over-exertion in a hot environment or excessive exposure to sun. It is characterized by SWEATING, water (volume) depletion, salt depletion, cool clammy skin, NAUSEA, and HEADACHE.

https://ansm.sante.fr/dossiers-thematiques/conditions-climatiques-extremes-et-produits-de-sante
2021
false
France
French
patients guideline
pharmaceutical preparations
heat stroke
risk factors
drug storage
adaptation, physiological
heat exhaustion
dehydration
fever
water-electrolyte imbalance
Drug-Related side effects and adverse reactions
risk assessment
drug stability
fever
homeostasis
water-electrolyte balance
extreme heat
extreme heat
guideline

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https://www.cnesst.gouv.qc.ca/fr/organisation/documentation/formulaires-publications/travailler-chaleur
2018
false
false
false
false
Canada
work
occupational exposure
heat exhaustion
scientific and technical information
hot temperature

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https://www.inspq.qc.ca/sites/default/files/publications/1446_medsystemescardiovascurenalcanicules.pdf
2012
Canada
French
practice guideline
guidelines for drug use
chronic disease
vasodilator agents
nitro compounds
organic nitrates
angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors
angiotensin receptor antagonists
agents acting on the renin-angiotensin system
adrenergic beta-antagonists
anticoagulants
Drug-Related side effects and adverse reactions
cardiovascular diseases
kidney diseases
heat stroke
heat exhaustion
dehydration
population characteristics
diuretics
Drug-Related side effects and adverse reactions
anti-arrhythmia agents
cardiotonic agents
calcium channel blockers
water-electrolyte imbalance
continuity of patient care
extreme heat
quebec
risk factors
chronic disease

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