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Best Practices for Public Safety: Heat Illnesses

This presentation discusses the various types of heat illnesses, their symptoms, and the importance of prevention and treatment. It also highlights the increased risk of exertional heat illness in certain regions and age groups, as well as the role of qualified medical professionals in managing these conditions.

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Best Practices for Public Safety: Heat Illnesses

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  1. Best Practices for Public Safety: Heat Illnesses Greg Rose, M.S., A.T.C. 2011 BOC Athletic Trainer Regulatory Conference

  2. 2011 BOC Athletic Trainer Regulatory Conference Cramps: occurs in major muscle groups person has normal body temperature Syncope: occurs after activity in heated environment Exhaustion: nausea, profuse sweating, extreme thirst if untreated, can progress to stroke Stroke: body core temperature above 104 F confused, delirious, no sweating life threatening

  3. 2011 BOC Athletic Trainer Regulatory Conference Awareness Exertional Heat Illness Risk • 2.5 times higher in southwestern U.S. • 3 times higher in August • Most prevalent in ages 19 and younger • Football has most occurrences • 10 year study at children’s hospital – 133% increase in reported heat illnesses • Qualified Medical Professional • Trained and educated to prevent, recognize and treat - ATC

  4. 2011 BOC Athletic Trainer Regulatory Conference Prevention • ATC • Education of parents, athletes, coaches • Time of day and length of activities • Proper Hydration • Monitoring body/core temperature • State / National Regulations

  5. 2011 BOC Athletic Trainer Regulatory Conference Treatment • ATC • Emergency Action Plan • Re-hydration • Drinking fluids vs IV treatment • IV provides faster fluid recovery • Drinking aids future performance and help cardiovascular recovery

  6. 2011 BOC Athletic Trainer Regulatory Conference

  7. 2011 BOC Athletic Trainer Regulatory Conference Treatment • Return to Play Decision • NATA / ACSM policy • 7 days no activity, MD clearance for return, gradual return, possible testing

  8. Thank You 2011 BOC Athletic Trainer Regulatory Conference

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