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Heatstroke is common and often deadly. The pathophysiology of the syndrome is understood, and effective treatment has been well defined.^1,2,3 Clinicians know that patients' chances of survival depend on prompt diagnosis and rapid cooling. Otherwise, a cascade of events will lead to irreversible injury or death.

Heatstroke is preventable. We know the epidemiologic features of the disorder, and effective steps to prevent heatstroke have been clearly defined.^{4,5,6,7,8,9,10} To avoid heat-related deaths, a community must recognize the impending problem promptly. Once a heat-related emergency is identified, effective measures must be implemented at once. Otherwise, many deaths will follow.

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