Substances that inhibit Cooling

by | 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...

Heat Stroke Sign and Symptoms

by | 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.

Heat Stroke Classification

by | 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...

Heat Illness

by | 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....

Recovery Position

by | 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....

Conscious Choking Infants

by | Jun 1, 2013 | Tennis Tips

Conscious Choking Infants If you determine that there is a conscious choking infant who cannot cough, cry or breathe, you will need to give 5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts. Follow these steps: Back blows: Position the infant face-up on your forearm with his or her...