A. COLD STAGE/CHILLING STAGE:
It starts with shivering and a feeling of intense cold. The teeth charter and
pulse becomes rapid,skin becomes dry and pale with goose flesh appearance, vomiting
may occur and children often have convulsion seizures. This stage last between
15 minutes to 1 hour.
B. HOT STAGE: It starts with feeling of intense cold that gives way to one of the distressing heat. The skin is dry, headache becomes intense, nausea and vomiting
C. SWEATING
STAGE: In this stage, the patient breakout
in profuse sweats .so that his bedding becomes drenched. The temperature falls
rapidly below normal level. There is generalized diaphoresis and marked fatigue
which gives rise to sleep. This stage last from 2 – 4 hours.
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