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Overview
Heat emergencies fall into three categories of increasing severity: heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke.[read article]
Treatment News for Heat Emergencies
- Young Athletes at Risk of Heat Injury
SUNDAY, Aug. 30 (HealthDay News) -- Young football players and other athletes face the risk of majo...
Tests for Heat Emergencies
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Electrolytes are positively and negatively charged molecules, called ions, that are found within cells, between cells, in the bloodstream, and in other fluids throu... More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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This test measures the concentration of sodium in the blood. More
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Urine myoglobin is a test to detect the presence of myoglobin in a sample of urine. Myoglobin is a protein in heart and skeletal muscles. When a muscle is exercised... More
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Urine urea Test
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Self Care for Heat Emergencies
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Water has been used medicinally for thousands of years, with traditions rooted in ancient China, Japan, India, Rome, Greece, the Americas, and the Middle East. Ther... More
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Hydrotherapy, or water therapy, is the use of water (hot, cold, steam, or ice) to relieve discomfort and promote physical well-being. More
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Elevation of Leg
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