Abstract |
Heatstroke is a true sports emergency. By recognizing the key signs and symptoms a core body temperature above 40.5 degrees C and mental status changes on-site physicians can begin urgent management of heatstroke. Cooling must begin immediately; ice water immersion is best if practical, but other measures can be effective. Other conditions common in the heat, like ' heat cramps,' ' heat exhaustion,' and ' heat syncope,' are less serious and generally require less drastic measures. Cramps typically respond to sodium replacement, and heat exhaustion and syncope require rest and possibly cooling and rehydration.
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Authors | R P Sandor |
Journal | The Physician and sportsmedicine
(Phys Sportsmed)
Vol. 25
Issue 6
Pg. 35-40
(Jun 1997)
ISSN: 0091-3847 [Print] England |
PMID | 20086913
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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