title: Tub cooling for exertional heatstroke.
abstract: For an athlete who has exertional heatstroke, every minute counts: Rapid cooling can mean the difference between walking away from the event medical area and being hospitalized with potential sequelae. The fastest and simplest way to cool a dangerously overheated athlete is to put him or her in an ice-water bath. This method reduces body temperature by an average of 17 degrees F an hour ((1)).
authors.affiliation: MinnHealth SportsCare, White Bear Lake, MN, USA.
authors.forename: W O
authors.initials: WO
authors.lastname: Roberts