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    High school athletes, especially football players, are at high risk for heat illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke during practices and games. Heat exhaustion occurs when an athlete's core body temperature reaches 104°F and they experience dizziness, headache, nausea and other symptoms. It can be treated by removing the athlete from heat, cooling them with ice and fans, elevating their legs, and activating EMS if needed. Heat stroke is more severe, with a core temperature over 104°F and symptoms like confusion and seizures. It requires immediate cooling and EMS activation as it is a medical emergency. Prevention involves having a plan to quickly treat any athlete showing heat illness symptoms.

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    High school athletes, especially football players, are at high risk for heat illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke during practices and games. Heat exhaustion occurs when an athlete's core body temperature reaches 104°F and they experience dizziness, headache, nausea and other symptoms. It can be treated by removing the athlete from heat, cooling them with ice and fans, elevating their legs, and activating EMS if needed. Heat stroke is more severe, with a core temperature over 104°F and symptoms like confusion and seizures. It requires immediate cooling and EMS activation as it is a medical emergency. Prevention involves having a plan to quickly treat any athlete showing heat illness symptoms.

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    High school athletes, especially football players, are at high risk for heat illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke during practices and games. Heat exhaustion occurs when an athlete's core body temperature reaches 104°F and they experience dizziness, headache, nausea and other symptoms. It can be treated by removing the athlete from heat, cooling them with ice and fans, elevating their legs, and activating EMS if needed. Heat stroke is more severe, with a core temperature over 104°F and symptoms like confusion and seizures. It requires immediate cooling and EMS activation as it is a medical emergency. Prevention involves having a plan to quickly treat any athlete showing heat illness symptoms.

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    AT HEAT ILLNESSES

    WHAT TO LOOK FOR AND WHEN TO COOL DOWN

    WHOS AT RISK? HEAT EXHAUSTION


    Heat illness affects more than
    Signs and Symptoms
    9000 high school athletes
    annually. Athletes playing
    o Dizziness/Headache
    football are 10 times more likely o Nausea
    to suffer a heat illness than other o Diarrhea
    high school sports. o <104 core body temperature
    What to do:
    o Remove athlete from the heat
    o Remove equipment/excess clothing
    o Cool athlete with ice towels/ice bath/fans
    o Elevate legs and monitor vital signs
    PREVENTION TIPS
    o Activate EMS if athlete does not improve

    Have a plan in place if an athlete


    shows symptoms of a heat
    illness. Time is an important
    factorice/cold water, shade,
    HEAT STROKE
    and EMS activation are crucial in
    preventing further injury or Signs and Symptoms
    death. o Rapid heartbeat and breathing
    o Dizziness/confusion
    o Irrational behavior/aggression
    o Seizure/coma
    o >104 core body temperature
    WHAT IS A HEAT CRAMP? What to do:
    o Remove athlete from the heat
    A muscle can cause painful o Remove equipment/excess clothing
    cramping due to dehydration o Cool athlete with ice packs/towels
    and electrolyte loss. Replacing o Cold water immersion is highly recommended
    fluids and sodium along with o Activate EMS immediately if heat stroke is
    light stretching and massage can suspected
    help relax a cramping muscle. This is a medical emergency

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