Physician and Sportsmedicine 1995-Jul
Solar Injury and Heat Illness.
Aðeins skráðir notendur geta þýtt greinar
Skráðu þig / skráðu þig
Krækjan er vistuð á klemmuspjaldið
Lykilorð
Útdráttur
In brief Children are particularly susceptible to solar injury to the skin and eyes and to heat illness-heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke. Because sunburn during childhood is linked to subsequent skin cancer, aggressive prevention through use of sunscreens and other protective measures is critical. Physicians should screen for risk factors for heat illness, such as hypohydration, obesity, poor conditioning, and certain illnesses. Heat illness can be effectively prevented through acclimation, proper hydration, and advance event planning.