Loss of body fluids and electrolytes whilst driving in warm weather and means of substitution.

Author(s)
Mandic, V. Belicza, B. Cepelak, R. & Jelcic, I.
Year
Abstract

This paper discusses the influence of high temperature on drivers with regard to their loss of body fluids and electrolytes during driving, decreasing thus traffic safety. Driving risks due to health impairment caused by the excessive heat and the related conditions can be prevented by proper behaviour which involves regular substitution of the loss of fluid, a controlled meal regime and wisely selected clothes. It can be argued that mineral water is an ideal substitute for the loss of body fluids due to sweating and for the subsequent loss of electrolytes. Drivers are therefore recommended to take mineral water when driving in summer months.

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Library number
C 1724 (In: C 1711 [electronic version only]) /83 / IRRD 830176
Source

In: Proceedings of the 11th World Congress of the International Association for Accident and Traffic Medicine IAATM, Dubrovnik, 24-28 May, 1988, p. 137-142, 11 ref.

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