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.
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EHS has an estimated incidence of 1 in every 1000 athletes.
“It has an estimated incidence of 1 in every 1000 athletes [62]”
From Nutrition-Related Adverse Outcomes in Endurance Sports Competitions: A Review of Incidence and Practical Recommendations (2020) · cites this paper as [62]
EHS is frequently observed in adventure races, climbing, hiking, cycling competitions, and ultra-endurance races.
“and it is frequently observed in adventure races, climbing, hiking, cycling competitions, and ultra-endurance races [52,62].”
From Nutrition-Related Adverse Outcomes in Endurance Sports Competitions: A Review of Incidence and Practical Recommendations (2020) · cites this paper as [62]
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- Authors
- Pryor, R. R., Bennett, B. L., O’Connor, F. G., Young, J. M. J., & Asplund, C. A.
- Affiliations
- University of Connecticut (US)
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (US)
- University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (US)
- Augusta University (US)
- Corresponding author
- Pryor, Riana R.
- Venue
- Wilderness & Environmental Medicine
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Published
- 2015-12
- Volume
- 26
- Issue
- 4_suppl
- Pages
- 69-75
- ISSN
- 1080-6032 (ISSN-L)
- 1545-1534
- OpenAlex
- W4254328238
- Cited by
- 32
- References
- 24
- Citations by year
- 2026: 3 · 2025: 2 · 2024: 3 · 2023: 6 · 2022: 3 · 2021: 3 · 2020: 3 · 2019: 5 · 2017: 4
- FWCI
- 0.98
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Wilderness and Environmental Medicine (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Thermoregulation and physiological responses
- Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › High Altitude and Hypoxia
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Rehabilitation › Exercise and Physiological Responses
- Keywords
- exertional heat illness, heat exposure, risk factors, heat accumulation, heat mitigation strategies, exercise in the heat, medical assessment
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