How to Spot and Treat Heat-Related Illnesses in Youth Sports
Warm weather and sunshine beckon children to the park, field and pool during summertime, but as some areas of the country experience 100-degree temps, parents and coaches need to take extra steps to help children beat the heat.
Hydration and sunscreen are a given, but that might not be enough if your child has a multi-day soccer tournament or 8-hour swim meet.
Learn about the most common heat-related illnesses--and how to treat them--so your little athlete can stay in the game and off the sidelines.
Hydration and sunscreen are a given, but that might not be enough if your child has a multi-day soccer tournament or 8-hour swim meet.
Learn about the most common heat-related illnesses--and how to treat them--so your little athlete can stay in the game and off the sidelines.
Heat stroke is the most dangerous heat-related illness, and it's important to know the difference between heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Heat strokes can be identified by a high body temperature (103 degrees or higher), red and hot skin, a strong and fast pulse, dizziness, loss of consciousness, confusion or nausea.
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