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Wearable and ingestible technology to evaluate and prevent exertional heat illness: A narrative review
Using wearable and ingestible devices to detect and prevent heat illness during exercise
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Abstract
Wearable technology has become available to estimate core temperature, but its accuracy in preventing exertional heat illness is uncertain.
- Exertional heat illness poses significant risks to athletes, military personnel, and laborers.
- Environmental heat waves are increasing in number and intensity, heightening the risk of heat-related conditions.
- There is limited data on the accuracy of wearable devices designed to monitor core temperature during heat stress.
- Overreliance on wearable technology for diagnosing and preventing exertional heat illness may be problematic.
- Further research is needed to improve the effectiveness of these devices in real-world scenarios.
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