BACKGROUND/AIM Exertional heat stress is a common problem in military services. Considering the coagulation abnormalities are of major importance in development of severe heat stroke, we wanted to examine changes in hemostatic parameters in soldiers during exertional heat stress test as well as the effects of a 10-day passive or active acclimatization in a climatic chamber. METHODS A total of...

Explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians are required to wear protective clothing to protect themselves from the threat of overpressure, fragmentation, impact and heat. The engineering requirements to minimise these threats results in an extremely heavy and cumbersome clothing ensemble that increases the internal heat generation of the wearer, while the clothing's thermal properties reduce...

OBJECTIVES This study compared the thermal, physiological and perceptual responses associated with match-play tennis in HOT (∼34°C wet-bulb-globe temperature (WBGT)) and COOL (∼19°C WBGT) conditions, along with the accompanying alterations in match characteristics. METHODS 12 male tennis players undertook two matches for an effective playing time (ie, ball in play) of 20 min, corresponding to...

BACKGROUND/AIM Exertional heat stress is common problem in military services. The aim was to exemine changes in serum concentrations of some enzymes in soldiers during exertional heat stress test (EHST) as well as the effects of 10-days passive or active acclimatization in climatic chamber. METHODS Forty male soldiers with high aerobic capacity, performed EHST either in cool (20 degrees C, 16...

BACKGROUND The rise in global temperature is well documented. Changes in temperature lead to increases in heat exposure, which may impact health ranging from mild heat rashes to deadly heat stroke. Heat exposure can also aggravate several chronic diseases including cardiovascular and respiratory disease. OBJECTIVE This study examined the relationship between climate condition and health statu...

The welfare of sheep transported by sea is a pertinent issue for Australia’s agriculture industry and subject concern amongst the general public. Evaluating effect transport on livestock requires an accurate system reporting. This study piloted animal monitoring protocol during two voyages from Australia to Middle East. Sheep health behaviour were analysed determine if could detect responses vo...