Heat Stress

Body temperature is influenced by changes in the environment and physical exertion. Working hard or training outdoors on a hot day has the potential to lead to a dangerous condition called hyperthermia, a condition in which body temperature rises and may lead to injury when the body exceeds 102°F. To avoid this, be sure to watch for the following symptoms.

• Higher than normal heart rate during training.

• Very rapid breathing.

• Heavy sweating, sometimes followed by a decrease in sweating.

• Confusion, dizziness or disorientation.

• Pale skin.

• Extreme thirst and dehydration.

If you or someone you know has any of the above symptoms, the following treatments may assist with recovery, otherwise contact emergency services immediately.

• Stop training

• Move to a shaded or air conditioned area

• Remove excess clothing/equipment

• Drink cold beverages

• Put chilled cloth around neck area

• Place entire body in cool water

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