Exertional heat stroke: a case series
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One hundred fifty cases of heat stroke among soldiers were studied to establish characteristics and trends for the illness. All those who suffered from heatstroke were active, healthy individuals. The incidence of heat stroke is small given the total soldier population. Overweight soldiers were more vulnerable than those of lower weight. Most cases occurred during summer and spring, although amount of exertion contributes more to heat stroke than climate.
Publication Name: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0195-9131
Year: 1999
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Exertional heat stroke during a cool weather marathon: A case study
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A case study of a 30-year-old well-trained male is undertaken who collapsed 10 m before the finish line, completing 42.1-km cool fall marathon course in 3 hrs and 15 minutes and was diagnosed with life-threatening exertional heat stroke. It is concluded that external heat stroke can occur in cool conditions and rectal temperatures should be checked in all collapsed runners who have slow progress of vital signs and cognitive function.
Publication Name: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0195-9131
Year: 2006
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Youth ice hockey tournament injuries: rates and patterns compared to season play
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Injuries during boys' tournament hockey games are 4-6 times higher than games during the season. Most such injuries are related to collisions. Since girls' hockey does not permit body checking, girls' games produced no significant injuries. All age levels of boys showed high rates of cerebral concussions, and at higher rates during tournaments.
Publication Name: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0195-9131
Year: 1999
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