Dr Matt Brearley PhD

Dr Matt Brearley

Dr Matt Brearley PhD

Dr Matt Brearley PhD is a thermal physiologist, adjunct professor, former exercise scientist of the year, and has contributed to over 50 published papers and book chapters. Matt managed the National Heat Training and Acclimatisation Centre, Darwin and was the heat specialist of the Australian Olympic Team in the lead up to and during the 2008 Beijing Olympic games, prior to joining the National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre in 2011. He is Australia’s pre-eminent occupational heat stress consultant, working across a wide range of industries to maximise the health, safety and performance of heat-exposed workers.

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Exertional heat stroke treatment in austere settings

Exertional heat stroke (EHS) is a critical and potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when intense physical activity leads to dangerously high body temperatures. Rapid recognition and treatment of EHS are essential, particularly in the austere environments faced by AUSMAT teams.