One patient presented an erythema on the sternum despite the protective dressing.
Sweat samples were collected for the duration of the test through an absorbent pad with protective dressing (Tegaderm+Pad, 3M Health Care, Borken, Germany) positioned on the back (at the level of the right shoulder) of the participant.
An absorbent pad with protective dressing (Tegaderm + Pad, 3M Health Care, Borken, Germany) was placed at the level of the right scapula (after cleaning the skin with deionised water) to determine sweat sodium concentration (Dimension Xpand Plus, Siemens, Munich, Germany).
Prior to starting the match, an absorbent pad with protective dressing (Tegaderm + Pad, 3M Health Care, Borken, Germany) was placed at the level of the right scapula (after cleaning the skin with deionised water) to determine sweat sodium concentration (Dimension Xpand Plus, Siemens, Munich, Germany).
In order to maintain constant moderate compression, a light protective dressing was applied for 8 hours, after which it was removed (usually in the late afternoon) to check that no blood had collected.
Dress in protective attire before starting the process.
Protective factors included dressing lightly and using cooling techniques and devices (Lorente et al. 2005; Vandentorren et al. 2006).
The surgeon was dressed in full operating room gear including protective glasses, a lead dressing gown, surgical robes and double gloves.
Dress in protective clothing.
Dress in protective clothing when you are out in the wilderness.
