SAQ 1019 – Drug-induced hyperthermia at a music festival

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A 23-year-old woman has been at a music festival for two days. Her friends bring her to ED because she has become agitated and confused after taking unknown recreational drugs.

She is usually fit and well. On arrival: axillary temperature 39.5 C, HR 120/min, BP 90/60 mmHg and GCS 11.

What are your priorities in management?

(Marked out of 6.0)


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What investigations would you perform and why?

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Several patients from the same festival have presented and one has died. You are asked to advise state and local health officials. Outline key features of the future response plan you would recommend.

(Marked out of 5.0)


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Total Score: 0 / 15

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