Treating Heat Stress In Athletes: Delay Could Be Fatal

Source: sadlersports.com - Treating Heat Stress In Athletes: Delay Could Be Fatal
Author: John Sadler

 

With pre season football practice well under way, numerous athletes will fall victim to heat exhaustion and heat stroke and some will even die. Most cases can be prevented by coach, parent, and player education and by following established guidelines. These guidelines include pre season physicals or medical clearance, proper hydration, heat acclimatization, equipment modification, activity modification, postponement / cancellation based upon wet bulb temperature index, and recognition / treatment. I was recently reading one of my favorite sports risk management publications, From Gym To Jury, and came across an excellent article that will be shared in the link below.

Source: Heat Stress And Athletic Participation, From Gym To Jury, Volume 24, No 2, Dr. Frederick Mueller

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