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Case: Heat stroke with status epilepticus

A 3-year-old boy is brought to ED with prolonged and ongoing seizure activity after being found locked in the back seat of a car on a very hot day. Assessment is consistent with status epilepticus due to heat stroke. T 42.0

HR 160
BP 80/40
RR 40
SpO2 99% 15L O2 NRB

1. State (6) components of your initial management. 6 marks

2. List (6) potential complications of this presentation including how you would determine whether each was present. 6 marks

Given the clinical scenario, you are concerned about neglect.

3. List (6) other physical signs of neglect you would look for when examining the child. 6 marks

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Case: Heat stroke with status epilepticus

1. State (6) components of your initial management. 6 marks

2. List (6) potential complications of this presentation including how you would determine whether each was present. 6 marks

3. List (6) other physical signs of neglect you would look for when examining the child. 6 marks

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