RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Neurological rehabilitation following heat illness in the UK Armed Forces
JF BMJ Military Health
JO BMJ Mil Health
FD British Medical Journal Publishing Group
SP 320
OP 323
DO 10.1136/bmjmilitary-2020-001602
VO 168
IS 4
A1 Daniel Wilkins
A1 O O'Sullivan
A1 J Sayer
A1 L Penny
A1 D Roiz de Sa
A1 H Ellis
A1 S Dharm-Datta
YR 2022
UL http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/content/168/4/320.abstract
AB Heat illness remains a significant threat to health in the UK Armed Forces despite recent improvements in the prevention of cases. A small number of heat illness survivors develop long-term neurological sequelae. Here we briefly review the background literature and present our experience of treating UK Armed Forces patients with neurological consequences of heat illness. In our cohort of patients, we observed significant improvements in subjective symptoms and objective assessments following a period of neurological rehabilitation at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre. We conclude with recommendations for further research and for the incorporation of screening for neurological disability following heat illness into service policy.