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.
The effects of heat can range from a mild annoyance, such as heat rash, to death from heat stroke. Specific signs and symptoms of heat stress are described in Appendix A. With proper replacement of fluids and adherence to proper work/rest regimens, the adverse effects of working during hot weather can be prevented.