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EM@3AM: Hyperthermia

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A 12-lead EKG shows sinus tachycardia but is otherwise normal. football players, military). Triage vital signs include BP 80/40 mm Hg, HR 154 bpm, T 41C rectal, RR 28 breaths per minute, saturation 94% on room air. The patient is agitated, not oriented, and becoming combative with ED staff. Temps greater than 41.5C