The effects of exertional heat stress on some complex cognitive functions

Autor:	Stojićević Jelena, Jovanović Vanja
Jazyk:	English<br />Serbian
Rok vydání:	2021
Předmět:	exertional heat stress cognitive functions physical strain Medicine
Zdroj:	Praxis Medica, Vol 50, Iss 3-4, Pp 13-16 (2021)
Druh dokumentu:	article
ISSN:	0350-8773 2560-3310
DOI:	10.5937/pramed2104013S
Popis:	Introduction/Aim: Heat stress represents the important problem in military services. This study investigates the effects of exertional heat stress on complex cognitive functions. Methods: 40 male soldiers performed exertional heat stress test, of which 10 performed the test of the same intensity in cool environment. Cognitive functions were mesured by computerized battery CANTAB, before and immediately after exertional heat stress test. Results: Exertional heat stress led to impairment of some cognitive functions in unacclimatized group: decrease of accuracy in MTS test (from 92,6±4,2% towards 84,5±6,9%, p
Databáze:	Directory of Open Access Journals
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