Heat stroke - Confusion, irritability, high body temperature. Apply ice and transport to an emergency facility immediately. Children are at risk for heat illness. The risk is higher for children who do not drink fluids, who are overweight or in poor condition, or who have illnesses such at cystic fibrosis or diabetes. Begin with short, mild exercise periods and increase the activity slowly over 2 weeks.
Chilled water is good.
Schedule breaks and time-outs often during any organized event. Wear clothing that is light and does not hold in sweat. 76,000 of those children and adolescents required care in an emergency department. Most injuries were from losing one's balance, not being able to stop, speeding out of control or doing a trick. Most injuries were to the wrist.