IEEM- Work:Rest Cycles in Burn Survivors- Humidity
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Summary
The purpose of this project is to identify the effects of a severe burn injuries in humans on core temperature responses during work:rest cycles while in a heated environment.
Description
Non-burned control participants and participants who experienced serious burns covering ≥20% of their body surface area will be investigated. Participants will undergo up to three work:rest cycles in the heat (via our environmental chamber) set to no higher than 40 °C. The work:rest cycle will comprise of 30 min of exercise that is followed by up to 20 min of rest, while staying in the heated conditions. Three consecutive work:rest cycles will be performed as illustrated in the protocol document. During one visit, this protocol will be performed in a low humidity state. During the other visit…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria for Non-burned Individuals: * Participants must be free of any significant underlying medical problems based upon a detailed medical history and physical exam, and normal resting electrocardiogram. Participants must be between the ages of 18 and 65. Exclusion Criteria for Non-burned Individuals: * Known heart disease; other chronic medical conditions requiring regular medical therapy including cancer, diabetes, neurological diseases, and uncontrolled hypertension, lung disease, etc.; as well as serious abnormalities detected on routine screening. Current smokers, as well…
Location
- IEEM Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital DallasDallas, Texas