Heat Stroke
Conditions
Interventions
Chest and back cooling using cooling vests (with ice packs)* during firefighting operations *: Cooling vests routinely used by the Osaka City Fire Department
Combined use of Peltier-type cooling devi
Sponsors
University of Occupational and Environmental Health
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Current fire department personnel 2. Individuals who have undergone a routine health examination (including a comprehensive health screening) within the past year 3. Individuals who have received a thorough explanation of the purpose, content, and risks of this study and have provided written consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals with a history or current diagnosis of hypertension, heart disease, respiratory disease, kidney disease, diabetes, or similar conditions 2. Individuals currently taking medications that affect body temperature regulation or circulatory function 3. Individuals with abnormalities or medical conditions at the site where the measurement device will be attached 4. Individuals for whom the principal investigator determines are unsuitable based on the medical interview and vital sign check conducted on the day of the experiment, due to fever, lack of sleep, excessive fatigue, residual alcohol, or other factors
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Core body temperature, skin temperature, inner ear temperature, heart rate, sweat output | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cognitive function (accuracy and response time on the Stroop test), voice emotion, rating of perceived exertion (Borg scale score) | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactShimpei Yamada
University of Occupational and Environmental Health Department of Occupational Safety and Health Management, School of Health Sciences
Outcome results
None listed