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Fever vs Hyperthermia
Fever:
 • Regulated in the hypothalamic thermoregulatory center
 • "Set point" raised by prostaglandin
Fever vs Hyperthermia ... hypothalamic set-point Hyperthermia ... stroke; Malignant hyperthermia ... #Hyperthermia # ... comparison #diagnosis
Hyperthermic Toxidromes
Five toxidromes may present with overlapping features: hyperthermia, rhabdomyolysis, altered mental status/seizures.
 • Sympathomimetic -
Hyperthermic Toxidromes ... overlapping features: hyperthermia ... ) • Malignant Hyperthermia ... MD @nickmmark #Hyperthermic ... #table #diagnosis
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis and Management Summary

Trauma:
 • Immobilization, Crush iniury, Compartment syndrome, Electrical injury
Exertional:
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and Management Summary ... Exertional: • Hyperthermia ... Seizures, Malignant hyperthermia ... Herpes, Coxsackie etc ... per day until stable
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
and Management Summary ... Exertional: - Hyperthermia ... - Malignant hyperthermia ... Herpes, Coxsackie, etc ... Muscle swelling - Fever