AOSSM Youth to the NFL Sports Medicine Course no CME-Heat Illness

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Video Summary

The video transcript is a presentation about sports emergencies, specifically focusing on heat stroke. The speaker, a nephrologist, discusses the importance of recognizing and treating heat stroke in athletes. They mention the prevalence of football as a sport and the estimated number of participants at various levels. The speaker explains that exertional heat stroke is a serious condition characterized by an imbalance of heat gain and the inability to dissipate heat during exercise. They highlight the importance of prompt recognition, aggressive whole body cooling, and the potential for end organ damage or death if left untreated. The speaker discusses risk factors for heat stroke, including dehydration, obesity, clothing, stimulant use, and sickle cell trait. They emphasize the need for acclimatization, proper hydration, and modifications to practice and activity based on weather conditions. The speaker explains the diagnosis process, which involves measuring core body temperature and assessing CNS dysfunction. They stress the importance of cooling first before transportation. The speaker concludes by highlighting the need for an emergency action plan and the importance of preparation and knowledge to prevent heat stroke in athletes. No credits were mentioned in the transcript.

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Presented by Nancy Gritter MD

Keywords

sports emergencies

heat stroke

recognizing heat stroke

exertional heat stroke

risk factors for heat stroke

emergency action plan