Dilshad Ahmed Khan, Muhammad Aslam.
Heat exhaustion and exertional heatstroke.
Pak Armed Forces Med J Jan ;57(2):143-50.

The threat of heat related illness is increasing because of global warming in temperate climates. The exertional heatstroke is serious disorder among athletes and soldiers during training in extreme hot climate due to thermoregulatory failure leading to very high body temperature and multiple organs injuries including central nervous system dysfunction. Prompt recognition and immediate cooling through full-body ice-water immersion are crucial. The importance of adequate hydration and the proper precaution during exercise in hot summer season should be given priority in Pakistan. This is a review article.

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