Heat illness--recent developments

J R Army Med Corps. 2002 Mar;148(1):11-8. doi: 10.1136/jramc-148-01-03.

Abstract

This paper reviews the literature concerning exertional heat illness in soldiers. It focuses on developments since Bricknell's two part paper "Heat Illness--A Review of Military Experience" published in this journal in 1996. Recent advances in the understanding of risk factors, pathophysiology and treatment are discussed with a view to reducing the already low incidence of heat illness within the Armed Forces.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Heat Stress Disorders* / etiology
  • Heat Stress Disorders* / physiopathology
  • Heat Stress Disorders* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Military Personnel*
  • Physical Exertion
  • Risk Factors
  • United Kingdom