Wilderness First Aid

Lesson 6: HEAT ILLNESS

REFERENCES

For more information on the Heat Index, visit the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration.

Here’s an article on Alcohol and Athletic Performance with information on how alcohol affects athletes, including an increased susceptibility to heat illness. This article is from Gatorade.

Here’s an excellent reference on Immersion Hypothermia and Cold Water Near-drowning.

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