All of the following are involved in the pathogenesis of heat stroke EXCEPT:
AFailure of thermoregulation
BDehydration
CIncreased metabolic heat production
DExcessive sweating
All are features of accidental hypothermia, EXCEPT
ALactic acidosis
BIncreased number of FFA
CBradycardia
DHypoglycemia
What is the most consistent cardiovascular effect of hypothermia in elderly patients?
AMay cause myocardial infarction
BDecreased heart rate
CDecreased cardiac output
DAll of the options
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