KIN 361 Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: Heat Cramps, Mydriasis, Heat Stroke
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Heat stress prevention: correct apparel, keep athletes active to maintain body temp. Severe muscle spasms from dehydration or electrolyte loss. Rest, rehydrate with electrolyte drink, gentle stretching of muscles. Dilated pupils that respond to light: tx: Apply ice to neck, femoral area: low circulatory volume or excessive sweating, excessive alcohol or coffee consumption. Heat acclimatization: 90% of heat illnesses occur during the first three days of working out temperature differential is more important than absolute temperature, most aspects of acclimatization occur from day 4-7. K+: losses from sweat: servings per day. F ood 5 (fruits and veggies) B enefits 3 (beans; 3 times per week) Sweat losses: 1. 51 per hour, 1. 01 per 600 kcal, 1. 01 per 6 miles, fe2+: 1-2mg/day with sweat >3. 0l, k+: 4-5mg/day with sweat <7l, 500ml 15 minutes pre-exercise, 125-150ml every 15 minutes during. Increased haemoglobin from increased serum erythropoietin, response to hypoxic conditions. Acclimatization is slow, and best below 3000m.
