| Description |
xi, 275 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. Physiology of Heat Stress / John W. Castellani -- Ch. 2. Classification, Nomenclature, and Incidence of the Exertional Heat Illnesses / Lawrence E. Armstrong -- Ch. 3. Exertional Heatstroke: A Medical Emergency / Douglas J. Casa and Lawrence E. Armstrong -- Ch. 4. Heat Exhaustion, Exercise-Associated Collapse, and Heat Syncope / Lawrence E. Armstrong and Jeffrey M. Anderson -- Ch. 5. Exertional Heat Cramps / Michael F. Bergeron -- Ch. 6. Exertional Hyponatremia / Lawrence E. Armstrong -- Ch. 7. Minor Heat Illnesses / Robert W. Kenefick, Melissa P. Hazzard and Lawrence E. Armstrong -- Ch. 8. Predisposing Factors for Exertional Heat Illnesses / Lawrence E. Armstrong and Douglas J. Casa -- Ch. 9. Considerations for the Medical Staff: Preventing, Identifying, and Treating Exertional Heat Illnesses / Douglas J. Casa and William O. Roberts -- Ch. 10. Recommendations for Athletes and Weekend Warriors / Carl M. Maresh and Jaci L. VanHeest |
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App. A. Position Stands From the ACSM and the NATA -- App. B. The Body's Responses to Various Heat Illnesses |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Heat -- Physiological effect.
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Exercise -- Physiological aspects.
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Heat Stress Disorders
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Heat stroke.
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Heat exhaustion.
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Syncope (Pathology)
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Heat Stress Disorders.
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Exercise -- physiology.
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| Author |
Armstrong, Lawrence E., 1949-
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| LC no. |
2002152292 |
| ISBN |
0736037713 hardcover |
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