title: Exertional heat stroke.
abstract: The increasing popularity of mass participation endurance events necessitates that on-site medical teams be well versed in the management of both common and life-threatening conditions. Exertional heat stroke is one such condition, which if left untreated can be fatal.
authors.affiliation: UCL Medical School, London.
authors.forename: Tom
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Adams
authors.forename: Ese
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Stacey
authors.forename: Simon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Stacey
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Martin
mesh_terms: D001833:Body Temperature Regulation / Q000502:physiology; D002319:Cardiovascular System / Q000503:physiopathology; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D018883:Heat Stroke / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy*; D006358:Hot Temperature / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D005082:Physical Exertion; D012307:Risk Factors