Table 1. Clinical features of exertional heat stroke, 2008–2010 cohort with questionnaire.
Signs and symptoms | Percentage (number) |
---|---|
Prodromal signs | |
Thirstiness | 63.5% (92) |
Heavy sweating | 60.0% (87) |
Exhaustion | 59.3% (86) |
Disturbed gait | 46.2% (67) |
Visual field narrowing | 31.0% (45) |
Vomiting | 27.6% (40) |
Nausea | 22.8% (33) |
Headache | 18.8% (27) |
Lightheadedness | 14.5% (21) |
Absence of sweating | 9.0% (13) |
Central nervous system impairment | |
Coma | 60.7% (88) |
Confusion | 57.9% (84) |
Seizures | 3.7% (6) |