THE WEST AFRICAN UNION

UNIVERSITY
SEMINAR PRESENTATION
BY
ILESANMI ABIMBOLA JANET
020/0102/0021
COURSE TITLE :SEMINAR
THE DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
Topic : stroke (heatstroke )
 CONTACT
• INTRODUCTION
• SIGN AND SYMPTOMS
• CAUSES
• TYPES
• RISK FACTOR
• COMPLICATION
• DIAGNOSIS
• TREATMENT
• CONCLUSION
• REFRENCE
 INTRODUCTION
• Heat stroke also known as sun stroke is a condition
caused by your body overheating, usually as a result
of prolonged exposure to or physical exertion in high
temperatures. This most serious form of heat injury,
heatstroke can occur if your body temperature rises
to 104f (40c) or higher
• Heatstroke requires emergency treatment.
Untreated heatstroke can quickly damage worsens
the longer treatment is delayed , increasing your risk
of serious complication
 SIGN AND SYMPTOMS
Heatstroke include:
• High body temperature. A body temperature of 104f (40c)
or higher is the main sigh of heatstroke.
• Headache. Your head may throb.
• Dizziness and confusion .
• Loss of appetite and feeling sick.
• Excessive sweating and pale, clammy skin.
• Cramps in the arms, legs and stomach.
• Fast breathing or pulse.
• being very thirsty
 CAUSES
Heat stroke is condition caused by your body
overheating, usually as a result of prolonged
exposure to or physical exertion in high
temperatures. The most serious form of heat
injury, heatstroke , can occur if your body
temperature rises to 104f (40c) or higher. The
condition is most common in the summer
months.
 TYPES OF HEAT STROKE
• There are two type of heat stroke
• exertional heatstroke is cause by an increase in core body
temperature brought on by intense physical activity in hot
weather. Anyone exercising or working in hot weather can get
extertional heatstroke, but it’s most likely to occur if you are not
used to high temperature. Is a medical emergency defined as life-
threatening hyperthermia (core body temperature >40.5c(105f)
and central nervous system (CNS) dysfunction. EHS is one of the
top three causes of sudden death in athletes.
• Non –exertional heat stroke occurs in those who cannot adapt
wee to increasingly hot temperatures. Older and adults , people
with chronic illness, and infants are often affected
 RISK FACTOR
• Age . The ability to cope with extreme heat depends
on the strength of your central nervous system
• Exertion in hot weather
• Sudden exposure to hot weather
• A lack of air conditioning
• Certain medication such as (benezodiazepaines,
calcium blockers, laxatives, neuroleptics, and
thyroid agonists)
• Certain health condition
 COMPLICATION
• Heatstroke can result in a number of complications,
depending on how the body temperature is high.
Severe complication include :
• Vital organ . Without a quick response to lower body
temperature, heatstroke can cause your brain or other
vital organs to swell, possibly resulting in permanent
damage.

• Death . Without prompt and adequate treatment ,

heatstroke can be fetal .
 DIAGNOSIS
• A blood test to check blood sodium or potassium and the
content of gases in your blood to see if there’s been
damage to your central nervous system .
• A urine test to check the color of your urine, because it’s
usually darker if you have a heat related condition , and to
check your kidney function, which can be affected by heat
stroke.
• Muscle function tests to check for serious damage to your
muscle tissue.
• X-rays and imaging tests check for damage to your internal
organ
 TREATMENT

• Wear loose fitting, lightweight clothing .

• Protect against sun burn .
• Drink plenty of fluid
• Never leave anyone in a parked car.
• Take it easy during the hottest parts of the day
• Get acclimated
• Be cautious if you are at increased risk.
• Place cold packs under the arms , on the neck, groin and behind each
knee
• Oxygen and monitor vital sign
• Transport to medication aid (dobutamine)
 CONCLUSION
• Heatstroke is a life –threatening disease
requiring immediate admission to an ICU .
(intensive care unit). The progression to
multiple organ dysfunction can be fatal as
many organ systems may be affected. the
primary therapeutic goal must be to lower
the core body temperature, which may be
impossible with conventional measures.
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