Casa et al. 2015, NATA exertional heat illness position statement

National Athletic Trainers’ Association position statement on exertional heat illness. Sets out the spectrum from heat exhaustion to exertional heat stroke, the main risk factors (high heat and humidity, poor fitness, lack of acclimatisation, dehydration, illness), and management. Reinforces rectal temperature for diagnosis and immediate cold water immersion for heat stroke. Consensus / position statement. Moderate to strong.