Causes of Hyperpyrexia (Temp > 106.7° F) - Differential Diagnosis

 • Heat Stroke

 • Drug-induced: Amphetamines, Cocaine, Ecstasy, Lithium, Anticholinergics, Sympathomimetics

 • Serotonin syndrome: SSRIs, MAOIs, TCAs

 • Neuroleptic malignant sx: Phenothiazines, Haloperidol, Metoclopramide, withdrawal of Dopaminergic Agents

 • Malignant Hyperthermia: Inhalational Anesthetics, succinylcholine

 • Endocrinopathy: Pheochromocytoma, Thyrotoxicosis

 • CNS damage: Hemorrhage, Status Epilepticus, Hypothalamic Injury



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