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Table 3-7

Causes of Hyperthermia

  • Disorders associated with excessive heat production

    • Malignant hyperthermia

    • Neuroleptic malignant syndrome

    • Thyrotoxicosis

    • Delirium tremens

    • Pheochromocytoma

    • Salicylate intoxication

    • Drug abuse (cocaine, amphetamine, MDMA)

    • Status epilepticus

    • Exertional hyperthermia

  • Disorders associated with decreased heat loss

    • Autonomic nervous system dysfunction

    • Anticholinergics

    • Drug abuse (cocaine)

    • Dehydration

    • Occlusive dressings

    • Heat stroke

  • Disorders associated with dysfunction of the hypothalamus

    • Trauma

    • Tumors

    • Idiopathic hypothalamic dysfunction

    • Cerebrovascular accidents

    • Encephalitis

    • Neuroleptic malignant syndrome