HEAT STROKE VICTIMS IN SUKKUR CITY OF SINDH – PAKISTAN

This is a descriptive, cross-sectional study, conducted on 14 cases of heat stroke and hyperpy- rexia admitted in Civil Hospital, Sukhur between 1st Jan. and 31st Dec, 2006. The objective was to evaluate the clinical presentation, socio-demographic pattern and to suggest preventive stra- tegies for the control of this problem. Data analysis showed mean age was 32.86 with S.D. ± 17.06. 85.7 were males and 14.37 females, making a male to female ratio of 6:1 occupation wise, date showed 7.17, house wives, 28.47, labourers, 43.9% farmers and 21.4% were children. With proper and efficient management the cure rate was 100%. Study concluded that the lives of the victims of heat stroke and hyperpyrexia could be saved with proper preventive measures, first aid programmes and efficient treatment practices.