What Should Athletes Know About Low Body Temperature (Hypothermia).

摘要

Athletes exposed to cold, wet environmental conditions for a long period of time are susceptible to hypothermia. This brief article is written in an 'ask the expert' format per request of the journal editor. This article outlines the signs of hypothermia, recommended first aid, predisposing factors, and preventative measures that can be taken. Keywords: Hypothermia, Cold environments, Wet environments, Physiological responses, Dehydration. (emk)