Simulation of Individual Thermoregulatory Responses to Partial Cold Water Immersion and Exercise

摘要

During emergencies, adventure racing or military operations, individuals may be partially submerged in cold water, thereby at risk for rapid heat loss and hypothermia. By modeling the effects of water immersion, this hazard may be better understood, and more active preventive measures can be implemented or public warnings issued. The purpose of this study was to determine whether a previously validated cold thermoregulatory model (CTM) for predicting temperature responses in sedentary people during whole body immersion was applicable to partial immersion in cold water during exercise (treadmill walking).