Madam Editor:
Heatstroke (HS) is a medical emergency characterized by a body temperature above 40ºC and the development of neurological alterations such as delirium, seizures, or coma. HS may result from excessive exposure to environmental heat (classic HS) or from strenuous physical exertion.¹ Several factors have been identified that increase susceptibility to HS, including extreme ages of life, medical comorbidities (infections, fever, skin disorders, or cardiovascular insufficiency), the use of certain medications (diuretics, beta-blockers, antihistamines, and antidepressants), or alcohol consumption.

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