Because of differences in compression leg wraps, selection of the most effective and efficient compression wraps for legs can be difficult. The purpose of this integrated review was to determine healing rates of venous ulcers with various compression wraps.
Long-term psychological and physiological effects of heat stroke. PHYSIOL BEHAV 54(2) 265-267, 1993.-Heat stroke leads only rarely to permanent neurological deficits and the convalescence is almost complete. There are, however, some sporadic descriptions of disturbances that lasted for up to 4 months.
There three types of heat-related injuries: 1  Heat cramps. These are painful muscle cramps, usually in the stomach, arms, or legs, that may occur during heavy activity. 2  Heat exhaustion. This is the body's response to losing too much water and salt in sweat. 3  Heat stroke. This is the most serious type of heat-related injury. Heat stroke, also known as sun stroke, occurs when the body becomes unable to cool itself down. The body's temperature may rise to 106 degrees Farenheit or higher within minutes. If heat stroke is not treated quickly, it can lead to brain damage or death.