Efficiency of three cooling methods for hyperthermic military personnel linked to water availability

202210 citationsJournal Articlehybrid Open Access

Authors

Lisa Klous · Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research

Femke van Diemen · Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Silke Ruijs · Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Nicola Gerrett · Gentherm (United States)

H.A.M. Daanen · Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Marijne de Weerd · Koninklijke Landmacht

B. Veenstra

Abstract

TACO may be an acceptable, efficient and feasible cooling method in case of exertional heat stroke. However, in case of limited water availability, transportat should be prioritized, and cooling of any form should be implemented while waiting for and during transport.

Topics & Keywords

Thermoregulation and physiological responses Climate Change and Health Impacts Thermal Regulation in Medicine

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Clean water and sanitation

Publication Details

Published in: Applied Ergonomics

Volume 102, pp. 103700-103700

DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2022.103700

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