Netharland Journal of Critical Care
2020,
Volume 28,
Issue 5
: 210-213
Article
The heat is on: Acute liver failure caused by exertional heatstroke
Abstract
We present a case of a 30-year-old man who developed exertional heatstroke which was complicated by liver failure. He was transferred to our centre for a possible liver transplantation but unfortunately succumbed to multiorgan failure. In a review of literature we discuss the diagnosis and treatment of heatstroke, the possible underlying pathophysiology and overlap with malignant hyperthermia. © 2020, Netherlands Society of Intensive Care. All rights reserved.
Keywords
Exertional heatstroke
Liver failure
Malignant hyperthermia
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