Inter-Association Task Force on Exertional Heat Illnesses Consensus Statement

• 2025

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• Oded Bar-Or; Stephen Cantrill; Larry Kenney; Suzanne Steen; Kim Fagan; Rick Wilkerson

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The document describes how to prevent, recognize, and treat heat illnesses like dehydration, heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, and hyponatremia in people who exercise in hot weather. It lists risk factors such as poor fitness or high temperatures and gives steps for safe hydration and cooling. The guidelines stress the importance of education for athletes and coaches, having emergency plans ready, using proper medical care onsite when needed, and allowing time to recover before returning to activity after a heat illness.

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Focus Area: Severe Weather

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Families & Children; Nurses; Physicians; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Athletic Injuries; Body Temperature Regulation; Dehydration; Emergency Medical Services; Heat Stroke; Hyponatremia; Risk Factors; Sports Medicine; Heat Stress Disorders

Institutions: National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA)

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