Heat stroke-induced Guillain–Barré syndrome: a case report and literature review

Yang Pang; Feijie Li; Si Li; Jiaojiao Yuan

doi:10.3389/femer.2024.1457466

Frontiers in Disaster and Emergency Medicine (Jan 2025)

Heat stroke-induced Guillain–Barré syndrome: a case report and literature review

Yang Pang,
Feijie Li,
Si Li,
Jiaojiao Yuan

Affiliations

Yang Pang: Department of Critical Care Medicine, Hejin People's Hospital, Yuncheng, Shanxi, China
Feijie Li: Department of Rehabilitation, Hejin People's Hospital, Yuncheng, Shanxi, China
Si Li: Department of Emergency Medicine, Hejin People's Hospital, Yuncheng, Shanxi, China
Jiaojiao Yuan: Department of Emergency Medicine, Ninth Hospital of Xi'an, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/femer.2024.1457466
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 2

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In recent years, there has been an increase in complications related to heat stroke (HS), especially those affecting the neurological system. The co-occurrence of HS and Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS) is exceptionally rare, with fewer than 15 documented cases. This case report describes a patient who developed GBS following an HS and includes a literature review that highlights the rarity of this neurological complication. This study aimed to increase awareness and aid in clinical decision-making regarding the management of classic HS.

Published in Frontiers in Disaster and Emergency Medicine

ISSN: 2813-7302 (Online)
Publisher: Frontiers Media S.A.
Country of publisher: Switzerland
LCC subjects: Medicine: Internal medicine: Medical emergencies. Critical care. Intensive care. First aid
Website: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/disaster-and-emergency-medicine/

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