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1. BRINGING TO WATER University of Maryland Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
Heat Illness Prevention &
Management Program
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Developed by the University of Maryland Sports Medicine Department in consultation with University of Maryland Team Physicians BRINGING TO WATER
3. Personnel (Team Physicians)-
Dr. Craig Bennett MD
Team Physician / Orthopedist
Dr. Yvette Rooks, MD
Team Physician / Family Practice
Dr. Michael Yorio, MD
Team Physician / Sports Medicine
Dr. Tom Maino, MD
UMMS Family Practice / Sports Medicine
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4. Personnel (Physicians)-
Dr. Sacared Bodison, MD
Physician- University Health Center
Dr. Stephen Fahey, MD
Physician- University Health Center
Dr. Yulanda Swindell, MD
Physician- University Health Center BRINGING TO WATER
5. Personnel (Athletic Trainers)-
Darryl Conway (Football)
Sandra Worth (Football)
JJ Bush (Volleyball / Comcast Center)
Matt Charvat (Football)
Deanna Bennett (Field Hockey)
Terrence Gee (Mens Soccer)
Andrea Roth (Womens Soccer) BRINGING TO WATER
6. Personnel (Athletic Trainers)-
Mary Anderson (Mens Soccer / Cross-Country)
Theresa Doherty (Field Hockey)
Chris Duncan (Womens Soccer)
Erin Field (Football)
Niki McElroy (Volleyball)
Jason Olszewski (Football) BRINGING TO WATER
7. Temperature Regulation-
Air temperature
Wind
Humidity
Clothing
Activity intensity
Fluid intake
Adaptability of the body BRINGING TO WATER
8. Susceptibility-
Prior history
Medical conditions
Poorly conditioned / un-acclimatized
Overweight / high BMI
Low body fat / low BMI
Low heat tolerance
Ill athletes BRINGING TO WATER
9. Susceptibility-
Taking medications
Supplements
Poor diet / nutrition
High core temperatures
> 3% body weight loss
Restricted / low-salt diets
Heavy sweaters (Salty Sweaters) BRINGING TO WATER
10. Prevention (Pre-Season)-
Medical history / physical exam
Strength & conditioning
Acclimatization
Education (coaching staff)
Education (student-athletes)
Education (athletic trainers) BRINGING TO WATER
11. Prevention (Pre-Season)-
Facility prep
Emergency planning
Team meetings BRINGING TO WATER
12. BRINGING TO WATER Supplements-
Notify your athletic trainer what supplements you are taking
Supplement Notification Form
STOP taking all supplements
13. Prevention (Pre-Practice)-
Heat Index (HI) / weather radar
Communicate with SA
Communicate with coaches
Weight charts
Field Prep
Charts-
Urine Color Chart
How Much Water To Drink BRINGING TO WATER
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15. BRINGING TO WATER! Hydration-
12-20 oz of cold water / Gatorade every 10-20 minutes pre-practice
12 oz of cold water / Gatorade every 10-15 minutes throughout practice
24oz of cold water / Gatorade for every one (1) pound lost during practice
16. Prevention (During Practice)-
Athletic trainer presence during practice
Monitor HI
Sports Medicine Staff communication
Communicate with coaching staff
Communicate with student-athletes
On-site physicians
Tent / Cool Area
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17. Prevention (During Practice)-
Ice / water / Gatorade / ice towels
Gatorlyte / Heat Guard / Magonate
IVs
Cold tubs
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18. Prevention (Post-Practice)-
Weight Charts
Urine Color Chart
How Much Water To Drink Chart
Diet / Nutrition
REST
Heat Guard / Magonate / MediLyte
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19. Prevention (Post-Practice)-
Cold Tubs
Communicate with coaching staff
Team Physician availability
IVs
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20. BRINGING TO WATER! Hydration-
Fulfill thirst ? eat a good, nutritious meal ? DRINK!
24oz of cold water / Gatorade for every one (1) pound lost during practice
21. BRINGING TO WATER! Meals-
Low-fat, high carbohydrate, moderate protein
Fruits & vegetables
Foods high in sodium & potassium
(e.g. ham & cheese, tomatoes / tomato sauce, pickles, bananas, etc.)
No fast food
No caffeine or alcohol
Lightly salt foods to taste
No supplements
22. BRINGING TO WATER! Meetings-
DRINK!!
Water bottles
Cool clothing
23. Heat Cramps-
Heat Exhaustion-
Heat Stroke-
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24. Heat Index-
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25. Heat Index Practice Recommendations-
Below 80- monitor
80 85- additional breaks
85 90- additional breaks; monitor closely; ?? modify uniform
> 90- additional breaks; monitor closely; modify uniform; ?? shorten practice time
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26. Modification of Athletic Activities-
Chain of Command
Criteria-
Monitor HI
Communicate with coaching staff
Recommendations
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27. Supplement Notification Form-
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29. BRINGING TO WATER! How Much Water To Drink Chart-
12-20 oz of cold water / Gatorade every 10-20 minutes pre-practice
12 oz of cold water / Gatorade every 10-15 minutes throughout practice
24oz of cold water / Gatorade for every one (1) pound lost during practice
30. 3% Weight Loss Chart-
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31. Heat Illness Warning-
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32. BRINGING TO WATER! Miscellaneous-
Communicate
Be prepared
Encourage & PRACTICE good fluid replacement & dietary habits
Recognize heat illnesses & follow the established emergency plan
Get REST!
33. BRINGING TO WATER! Questions???
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THANK YOU!