Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ414211
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1989
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Hyperthermia: New Thoughts on an Old Problem.
Hubbard, Roger W.; Armstrong, Lawrence E.
Physician and Sportsmedicine, v17 n6 p97-98,101,104,107-08,111-13 Jun 1989
Reviews causes and treatment of heat syncope, heat exhaustion, and exertional heatstroke and discusses the effectiveness of cooling heatstroke victims in ice versus cooled water. Cooled water appears to be as effective, though ice water decreases the incidence of cardiovascular complications. An energy depletion model is presented. (Author/SM)
Descriptors: Athletics, Exercise Physiology, Injuries, Medical Services, Physical Fitness, Sports Medicine
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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