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presented by Susan Yeargin, PhD, ATC
Financial: Susan Yeargin receives compensation from MedBridge for this course. There is no financial interest beyond the production of this course.
Non-Financial: Susan Yeargin serves on the Korey Stringer Institute Medial Advisory Board, and is an associate professor at the University of South Carolina Department of Athletic Training.
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Susan Yeargin, PhD, ATC
Susan Yeargin is an associate professor of athletic training at the University of South Carolina. She serves on NATA's pronouncements and research committees. She was a task force member and author of the "Preseason Heat-Acclimatization Guidelines for Secondary School Athletics" and a coauthor of the recent NATA position statement update on exertional heat illnesses. She…
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1. Introduction
In this chapter, the difference between extrinsic and intrinsic risk factors is clarified, and types of prevention strategies are defined. Research examining overall prevalence of exertional heat illnesses is also provided.
2. Organizational Factors: Inappropriate Work-to-Rest Ratios
A description of the heat balance equation is reviewed, explaining why inappropriate work-to-rest ratios are a predisposing factor for EHI. Discussion of how to use the research results for the practical application of prevention strategies is presented. Examples of policy statements that can be used for different active populations are given.
3. Organizational Factors: Pressure and Wrong Diagnosis
An explanation of how organizational pressure can be a predisposing factor for EHI is provided. Wrong diagnosis, improper treatment, and lack of education are identified as risk factors for heat stroke deaths. Discussion of how to use the research results for the practical application of prevention strategies is presented. Examples of policy statements that can be used for different active populations are given.
4. Environmental Factors: High Wet-Bulb Globe Temperatures
In this chapter, the instructor describes why high environmental temperatures are a primary risk factor for EHI, as well as components of WBGT as a measure of environmental temperature. Various WBGT activity modification tables are presented, along with the advantages and disadvantages of each. How to measure WBGT is demonstrated and explained. Discussion of how to use the research results for the practical application of prevention strategies is presented. Examples of policy statements that can be used for different active populations are given.
5. Environmental Factors: Uniforms
Thermal stress demands that result from wearing uniforms are described with supporting research. Different uniform configurations (American football, baseball, military) are discussed. The instructor presents how to use the research results for the practical application of prevention strategies. Examples of policy statements that can be used for different active populations are given.
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