Thus, heat stress is a major risk factor in fires and one that exacerbates the cardiovascular strain experienced by firefighters. Strenuous work in a hot environment while wearing protective clothing also leads to profuse sweating and resultant dehydration. During strenuous firefighting simulations, ...
In 6 of 15 babies (40%) whose rectal temperature was recorded after death, the temperature was above 37◦C, the highest being 42◦C" (2). Profuse sweating has been found on the scene of SIDS (3, 4), and some SIDS twins were found covered with abundant sweat ...