Heat-related illness can be a devastating problem for athletes who are not acclimatized to the environmental conditions in which they are competing. Preventing Environmental Heat Illnesses details a myriad of solutions that the health-care team can use to help provide a safe environment for athletic participants. The DVD reviews the cumulative signs and symptoms of heat illness and discusses the steps that should be undertaken when a heat-related illness occurs.
Among the topics covered:
Among the topics covered:
- Cumulative signs of heat illness
- Practice/game treatment
- Orthostatic assessment
- Dietary supplements
