篇首: KEY POINTS · Heat illnesses range in severity from mild (heat rash, heat syncope, cramps) to serious (heat exhaustion, heat injury, heat stroke). · Although heat illness can occur in anyone, an increased risk is associated with a variety of environmental factors, personal ...
Heat exhaustion and heatstroke should be considered extremes of a spectrum of response to heat stress. Immediate cooling is the cornerstone of management of heatstroke.doi:10.1007/978-81-322-2710-6_24Ruvendra D. ShahSpringer India
where daily high temperatures can vary up to 30 degrees from one day to the next during the summer. Heat‐Related Illnesses (HRIs) Heat stroke. Heat stroke occurs when the victim’s body becomes completely dehydrated and the body loses the ability to cool itself through its main self‐defense...
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In children and elderly, the clinical signs may be subtle and in such situations a sound knowledge of heat-related illnesses is crucial. Besides diagnosing and treating heat-related illnesses, it is equally important to know how to prevent them as they are easily preventable.关键词:...
Heat-related illnesses cause 240 deaths annually. Although common in athletes, heat-related illnesses also affect the elderly, persons with predisposing medical conditions and those taking a variety of medications. Symptoms range from mild weakness, dizziness and fatigue in cases of heat edema, to sy...
Although heat-related illness and death are readily preventable, exposure to extremely high temperatures caused an annual average of 381 deaths in the United States during 1979-1996. Basic behavioral and environmental precautions are essential to preventing adverse health outcomes associated with sustained...
Meanwhile, there is an ongoing need for preventive education of athletes, outdoor adventurers, and the healthcare professionals who are called to treat their illnesses related to cold and heat exposure. 8. Conclusion Autonomic disorders frequently impair thermoregulatory systems, testing of which is ...
Extreme heat is becoming increasingly common across the globe, with longer, more frequent heat waves spreading each year. These rising temperatures can put many at risk for heat-related illnesses, including heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Read on for guidance from experts on how to stay cool du...
Heat-related illnesses are a spectrum of conditions that occur when the body is unable to cool itself properly in hot weather. These illnesses range from mild to severe and can include heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke. They are caused by prolonged exposure to high temperatures, ofte...