Heat Illness

Prevention and Treatment of Youth Sport Injuries
an Online Resource

• Burns
• Concussions
• Fractures
• Heat Illness
• Dehydration
• Lightning Strike/Cardiac Arrest
• Neurological
• Sprains
• Strains
• Wounds
• Overuse Injuries

Heat illness can be identified by a reduction in athletic ability without an obvious cause. The athlete may have a headache, nausea, vomiting, cramps, fainting and even death. Heat illness is best treated with immediate cold water immersion. If the core body temperature peaks over 104 degrees F then immersion of trunk and extremities into water between 35-59 degrees F is recommended and EMS should be called. Additionally there may be a loss of fluids. If the athlete is conscious he/she should ingest additional fluids.

This tool was constructed using the expertise of certified athletic trainers, an orthopedic surgeon, and a certified teacher/web site designer. These professionals were selected for their abilities to interpret medical information and to instruct diverse populations.