by PerErik | Jun 2, 2013 | Tennis Tips
Substances that inhibit Cooling Substances that inhibit cooling and cause dehydration such as alcohol, caffeine,stimulants, medications, and age-related physiological changes predispose to so-called “classic” heat stroke. Exertional heat stroke can happen...
by PerErik | Jun 2, 2013 | Tennis Tips
Heat Stroke Sign and Symptoms Heat stroke presents with a hyperthermia of greater than 40.6 °C (105.1 °F) in combination with confusion and a lack of sweating.
by PerErik | Jun 2, 2013 | Tennis Tips
Heat Stroke Classification A number of heat illnesses exist including:[2][3] Heat stroke – Defined by a body temperature of greater than 40.6 °C(105.1 °F) due to environmental heat exposure with lack of thermoregulation. Symptoms include dry skin, rapid, strong...
by PerErik | Jun 1, 2013 | Tennis Tips
Heat Illness This article is about heat-related illness. For overheating of the body, see Hyperthermia. “Calenture” redirects here. For the album by The Triffids, see Calenture (album). “Heatstroke” and “Heatstrokes” redirect here....
by PerErik | Jun 1, 2013 | Tennis Tips
Recovery Position 1. If a person is unconscious but breathing normally place him/her into recovery position. 2. While moving the person, take special care of the neck, head and back. 3. When in recovery position, vomit, and other fluids will drain from the mouth. 4....
