Fluids in hot climates
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Fluids in hot climates
Drink plenty of water before, during, and after you are active. This is very important when it’s hot out and when you do intense exercise to help prevent dehydration and decrease the risk of a heat-related illness. Water or commercial sports drinks are good choices.
Drinking sports drinks containing electrolytes and carbohydrates may help support athletic performance during very strenuous activities. The electrolytes provided in sports drinks may prevent muscle cramps caused by loss of salt.
The temperature of the fluid can be cold as long as this does not cause stomach cramps.
Credits
| Author | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Tracy Landauer |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Last Updated | October 7, 2008 |
| Last updated: | October 07, 2008 |
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Reviewed By: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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