One who is anxious, flushed, sweaty, febrile, and tachycardic with rapid, shallow respirations. Such
patients need immediate attention, since they are often septic. Poisoning (such as salicylate intoxication),
thyroid storm, psychotic crisis, or heat stroke can also present in this fashion.
patients need immediate attention, since they are often septic. Poisoning (such as salicylate intoxication),
thyroid storm, psychotic crisis, or heat stroke can also present in this fashion.