“ BRINGINGTO WATER” University of Maryland Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Heat Illness...

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BRINGING TO WATER” University of Maryland Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Heat Illness Prevention & Management Program

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University of Maryland Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

Heat Illness Prevention & Management Program

Developed by the University of Maryland Sports Medicine Department in consultation with University of Maryland Team Physicians

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Personnel (Team Physicians)- Dr. Craig Bennett MD

Team Physician / Orthopedist Dr. Yvette Rooks, MD

Team Physician / Family Practice Dr. Michael Yorio, MD

Team Physician / Sports Medicine Dr. Tom Maino, MD

UMMS Family Practice / Sports Medicine Fellow

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Personnel (Physicians)- Dr. Sacared Bodison, MD

Physician- University Health Center

Dr. Stephen Fahey, MD Physician- University Health Center

Dr. Yulanda Swindell, MD Physician- University Health Center

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Personnel (Athletic Trainers)- Darryl Conway (Football) Sandra Worth (Football) JJ Bush (Volleyball / Comcast Center) Matt Charvat (Football) Deanna Bennett (Field Hockey) Terrence Gee (Men’s Soccer) Andrea Roth (Women’s Soccer)

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Personnel (Athletic Trainers)- Mary Anderson (Men’s Soccer / Cross-

Country) Theresa Doherty (Field Hockey) Chris Duncan (Women’s Soccer) Erin Field (Football) Niki McElroy (Volleyball) Jason Olszewski (Football)

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Temperature Regulation- Air temperature Wind Humidity Clothing Activity intensity Fluid intake Adaptability of the body

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Susceptibility- Prior history Medical conditions Poorly conditioned / un-acclimatized Overweight / high BMI Low body fat / low BMI Low “heat tolerance” Ill athletes

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Susceptibility- Taking medications Supplements Poor diet / nutrition High core temperatures > 3% body weight loss Restricted / low-salt diets Heavy sweaters (“Salty Sweaters”)

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Prevention (Pre-Season)- Medical history / physical exam Strength & conditioning Acclimatization Education (coaching staff) Education (student-athletes) Education (athletic trainers)

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Prevention (Pre-Season)- Facility prep Emergency planning Team meetings

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Supplements- Notify your athletic trainer

what supplements you are taking Supplement Notification Form

STOP taking all supplements

Prevention (Pre-Practice)- Heat Index (HI) / weather radar Communicate with SA Communicate with coaches Weight charts Field Prep Charts-

Urine Color Chart How Much Water To Drink

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1 If your urine matches the colors 1, 2, or 3, you are properly

2 hydrated. Continue to consume fluids at the recommended

3 amounts.

4 If your urine color is below the RED line, you are

5 DEHYDRATED and at risk for cramping / a heat illness!

6 YOU NEED TO DRINK MORE WATER / GATORADE!

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Hydration- 12-20 oz of cold water / Gatorade every

10-20 minutes pre-practice 12 oz of cold water / Gatorade every 10-

15 minutes throughout practice

24oz of cold water / Gatorade for every one (1) pound lost during practice

Prevention (During Practice)- Athletic trainer presence during practice Monitor HI Sports Medicine Staff communication Communicate with coaching staff Communicate with student-athletes On-site physicians Tent / “Cool Area”

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Prevention (During Practice)- Ice / water / Gatorade / ice towels Gatorlyte / Heat Guard / Magonate IVs Cold tubs

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Prevention (Post-Practice)- Weight Charts Urine Color Chart How Much Water To Drink Chart Diet / Nutrition REST Heat Guard / Magonate / MediLyte

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Prevention (Post-Practice)- Cold Tubs Communicate with coaching staff Team Physician availability IVs

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Hydration- Fulfill thirst eat a good,

nutritious meal DRINK!

24oz of cold water / Gatorade for every one (1) pound lost during practice

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Meals- Low-fat, high carbohydrate, moderate

protein Fruits & vegetables Foods high in sodium & potassium

(e.g. ham & cheese, tomatoes / tomato sauce, pickles, bananas, etc.)

No fast food No caffeine or alcohol Lightly salt foods to taste No supplements

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Meetings- DRINK!!

Water bottles

Cool clothing

Heat Cramps-

Heat Exhaustion-

Heat Stroke-

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Heat Index-

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Heat Index Practice Recommendations- Below 80- monitor 80 – 85- additional breaks 85 – 90- additional breaks; monitor

closely; ?? modify uniform > 90- additional breaks; monitor closely;

modify uniform; ?? shorten practice time

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Modification of Athletic Activities- Chain of Command Criteria-

Monitor HI Communicate with coaching staff Recommendations

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Supplement Notification Form-

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1 If your urine matches the colors 1, 2, or 3, you are properly

2 hydrated. Continue to consume fluids at the recommended

3 amounts.

4 If your urine color is below the RED line, you are

5 DEHYDRATED and at risk for cramping / a heat illness!

6 YOU NEED TO DRINK MORE WATER / GATORADE!

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How Much Water To Drink Chart- 12-20 oz of cold water / Gatorade every

10-20 minutes pre-practice 12 oz of cold water / Gatorade every 10-

15 minutes throughout practice

24oz of cold water / Gatorade for every one (1) pound lost during practice

3% Weight Loss Chart-

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Heat Illness Warning-

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Miscellaneous- Communicate Be prepared Encourage & PRACTICE good fluid

replacement & dietary habits Recognize heat illnesses & follow

the established emergency plan Get REST!

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Questions???

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THANK YOU!