Musculoskeletal Key

Fig. 9.1 Basic paradigm for the care of exertional heat stroke. (From Belval et al. [9], with permission) Medical professionals in athletic settings are faced with unique challenges for managing…

Characteristics of condition Differential diagnoses  Heat syncope Cardiac arrest Exertional heat stroke Heat exhaustion Exercise-associated collapse Definition/pathophysiology Orthostatic dizziness after standing in one place for prolonged time in the heat…