The Biochemistry of Heat Illness

• Published in: BMJ military health Vol. 141; no. 1; pp. 40 - 41
• Main Author: Howorth, PJN
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Regimental Headquarters RAMC 01.02.1995; BMJ Publishing Group LTD
• Subjects: Adult; Biological and medical sciences; Child; Cystic Fibrosis - complications; Cystic Fibrosis - genetics; Heat Exhaustion - etiology; Heat Exhaustion - metabolism; Heterozygote; Humans; Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects); Medical sciences; Miscellaneous. Technology; Nitric Oxide - metabolism; Pathology. Cytology. Biochemistry. Spectrometry. Miscellaneous investigative techniques; Human; Heat; Malignant hyperthermia; Disease; Exhaustion; Heat stroke; Cystic fibrosis; Biochemistry

The two common forms of heat illness in the Services are heatstroke and heat exhaustion. Biochemical predisposing factors are considered for each. Susceptibility to malignant hyperthermia should be tested for in cases of heat stroke. The heterozygote status for cystic fibrosis should be established...