Winter Sports Medicine

Abstract

Outdoor sporting activities in winter are becoming more popular. There is a significant threat to individuals being hurt or going out unprepared for the rigors of cold weather environment. The injuries of chilblain, trenchfoot, frostbite and hypothermia are a major threat in a cold environment. Prevention, recognition of the injuries along with treatment and management procedures are outlined.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 03, 1988
Accession Number
ADA194779

Entities

People

  • Murray P. Hamlet

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acid-Base Imbalance
  • Cardiac Arrhythmias
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Resuscitation

Readers

  • Economics
  • Exercise and Sports Science.