Different parts of the world are experiencing extremes of temperature. Especially in the Middle East and Asia this time of the year, heatstroke is one of the commonest presentations in the emergency department (ED). Both developed and developing countries suffer from it.
Heatstroke can range from being mild to severe, and it can lead to multi-organ damage and eventually death, especially in cases not treated in time.
Heatstroke can present in various ways and may mimic other illnesses. In the ED, just like anything else, history is an essential part of management.