Description: Exertional Heat Illness spans the spectrum of muscle cramps to life threatening heat stroke. Symptoms can be made worse with the development of rhabdomyolysis and athletes with an underlying condition of sickle cell trait. Often inexperienced athletes will over hydrate as a precaution with unintended consequences of exercise associated hyponatremia. All these conditions have serious risks associated. This chapter will review epidemiology, physiology, signs and symptoms and key factors sports providers should be aware of to treat these conditions immediately.

Objectives: Discuss the risk factors for the development of a heat illness. Understand the seriousness of EHI through a review of the epidemiology Describe the thermoregulation process in humans Identify the differences in clinical features between exercise associated muscle cramps, heat syncope, heat exhaustion, and exertional heat stroke. Describe the treatment methods for exercise associated muscle cramps, heat syncope, heat exhaustion, and exertional heat stroke. Describe the pathophysiology of exertional rhabdomyolysis and how it relates to the clinical signs and symptoms. Discuss the risk stratification utilized with exertional rhabdomyolysis and how it relates to return to physical activity. Discuss current return to play guidelines post exertional heat stroke and risk factors for these athletes Describe the pathogenesis of exercise associated hyponatremia List the risk factors for development of EAH Compare the symptoms of EAH and EHI Discuss prevention strategies for exercise associated hyponatremia.

Status: Active

Activity Difficulty Level: Mastery

Domains:

• Assessment
• Evaluation and Diagnosis
• Risk Reduction
• Wellness and Health Literacy
• Therapeutic Intervention

Dual Credentials and JA: Emergency Medical Technicians/Paramedics, Nursing Professionals, Occupational Therapy Professionals, Physical Therapy Professionals, Physician Assistants, Physicians

Cost: $0.00

CEUs: 2.75