title: Medical Evaluation for Exposure Extremes: Heat.
abstract: Exertional heat illness can be a serious consequence of sports or exercise in hot environments. Participants can possess intrinsic or face extrinsic risk factors that may increase their risk for heat-related illness. Knowledge of the physiology and pathology of heat illness, identification of risk factors, and strategies to combat heat accumulation will aid both the practitioner and the participant in preparing for activities that occur in hot environments. Through preparation and mitigation of risk, safe and enjoyable wilderness adventure can be pursued.
authors.affiliation: Department of Kinesiology, Korey Stringer Institute, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut (Dr Pryor). Electronic address: RianaPryor@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Riana R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Pryor
authors.affiliation: Military & Emergency Medicine Department, F. Hébert School of Medicine, Bethesda, Maryland (Dr Bennett); Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland (Drs Bennett and O'Connor).
authors.forename: Brad L
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: Bennett
authors.affiliation: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland (Drs Bennett and O'Connor).
authors.forename: Francis G
authors.initials: FG
authors.lastname: O'Connor
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Division of Sports Medicine, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Mililani, Hawaii (Dr Young).
authors.forename: Justin M J
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Young
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine, Georgia Regents University, Augusta, Georgia (Dr Asplund).
authors.forename: Chad A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Asplund
mesh_terms: D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology; D018882:Heat Stress Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006358:Hot Temperature / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking / Q000379:methods; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods*; D005082:Physical Exertion / Q000502:physiology; D012307:Risk Factors; D013177:Sports / Q000502:physiology; D055814:Wilderness
keywords: WBGT; heat illness; heat stroke; preparticipation examination