Exertional heat illness in half marathon runners: experiences of the Great North Run.
Exertional heat illness is a potentially fatal condition. Large numbers of competitors in the Great North Run are affected annually. This article briefly discusses the patient demographics, presentation and treatment of large numbers of patients with a simple, effective regime.
Hawes
Rachel
R
Critical Care & PHEM, Northern Deanery, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. rachelhawes@doctors.org.uk
McMorran
Jeni
J
Vallis
Chris
C
D004638:Emergency Treatment / Q000379:methods*; D015600:Glasgow Coma Scale; D018883:Heat Stroke / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007010:Hyponatremia / Q000628:therapy; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005082:Physical Exertion; D012420:Running; D014218:Triage; D006113:United Kingdom