What Researchers Did
Researchers described the case of an elderly woman who made a full neurological recovery after severe nonexertional heat stroke and multiple organ failure.
What They Found
A 67-year-old woman with an initial Glasgow Coma Scale of 3 and a SOFA score of 14 received comprehensive treatment, including targeted temperature management, hemodialysis, hemoperfusion, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Her SOFA score improved to 2 by hospital Day 4, and she was extubated on Day 3. She made a full neurological recovery, reaching a Glasgow Coma Scale of 15 and walking independently at discharge.
Canadian Relevance
No direct Canadian connection identified.
Study Limitations
As a case report, this study describes the experience of only one patient and cannot prove that hyperbaric oxygen therapy directly caused the recovery or be generalized to all patients with severe heat stroke.