2023 AOSSM Annual Meeting Recordings with CME-AMSSM Exchange Lecture: Management of Heat Injury

AMSSM Exchange Lecture: Management of Heat Injury

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Video Summary

In the video, the speaker talks about exertional heat illness and its management. He discusses the prevalence of heat strokes and heat exhaustions in the Department of Defense and stresses the importance of proper medical triage. He highlights the need for quick and effective cooling methods, such as cold water immersion, and emphasizes the importance of having a site-specific plan for rapid cooling. The speaker also mentions the American College of Sports Medicine's consensus document on the management and prevention of exertional heat stroke. He concludes by discussing the return to play guidelines for individuals who have experienced heat stroke. No credits are mentioned in the transcript. (200 words)

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Francis O'Connor, MD

Keywords

exertional heat illness

management

heat strokes

heat exhaustions

Department of Defense