PROACTIVE MANAGEMENT OF HEAT STRESS ILLNESS

Proactive Management of Heat Stress Illness

Proactive Management of Heat Stress Illness

Knowledge of signs and symptoms of heat illness is important for athletes, parents and coaches and medical staff. Early recognition of a simple problem and treatment was begun at the onset of symptoms can be life-saving measures. It was stated that the most important precursor of the disease is related to heat dehydration. Athletes must have sufficient quantities of water and salt-containing solutions, as a drink to hydrate during exercise.

Nutritional supplements that contain ephedra or other stimulants should be strongly discouraged. Athletes should be evaluated ...