Exertional heat stroke is a true medical emergency with potential for organ injury and death.
This consensus statement emphasizes that optimal exertional heat illness management is …

Objective This systematic review summarises reports of the incidence of exertional heat
illnesses (EHI) in organised sports, to examine any trends in the EHI incidence over time …

Background: The risk of heat-related illness and death may continue to increase in many
locations as a consequence of climate change, but information on the effectiveness of …

Context: Weather-based activity modification in athletics is an important way to minimize
heat illnesses. However, many commonly used heat-safety guidelines include a uniform set …

Drawing on recent work in sport studies, business and management, health, science, and
law, this book offers a critical examination of the latest published research on sport and …

Context Exertional heat illnesses (EHIs) among football athletes have been widely
researched, but data examining all collegiate sports are limited. Objective To describe the …

Context Interscholastic heat policies for football have not been evidence based. Therefore,
their effectiveness in mitigating exertional heat illness has not been assessed. Objective To …

Objective First, we will update recommendations for the prehospital management and care
of patients with exertional heat stroke (EHS) in the secondary school setting. Second, we …

Context Exertional heat stroke (EHS) is a leading cause of sudden death in high school
football players. Preparedness strategies can mitigate EHS incidence and severity …

Objective To develop best-practice recommendations using thermal indices to determine
work-to-rest ratios and facilitate further implementation of environmental monitoring for heat …