Hyperthermia

external

• Synonyms

  • High body temperature
  • High temperature
  • Hyperpyrexia

• Causes

  • Fever
  • Heatstroke
  • Malignant hyperpyrexia
  • Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
  • Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
  • Monoamine oxidase inhibitor
  • Amphetamine
  • Ecstasy
  • Cocaine
  • Antimuscarinic drug
  • Thyroid Crisis
  • Sauna
  • Phaeochromocytoma
  • Status epilepticus
  • Intracerebral haemorrhage
  • Septicaemia
  • Viral haemorrhagic shock
  • Plasmodium falciparum
  • Lithium
  • Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug

• Parents

  • Examination sign

• Children

  • Maternal hyperthermia