@article{ref1,
title="Effectiveness of a light-weight ice-vest for body cooling while wearing fire fighter's protective clothing in the heat",
journal="International journal of occupational safety and ergonomics",
year="2004",
author="Holmer, Ingvar and Nilsson, Helene and Gavhed, Desiree and Kuklane, Kalev and Smolander, J.",
volume="10",
number="2",
pages="111-117",
abstract="The aim of the study was to examine the effects of wearing an ice-vest (ca 1 kg) on physiological and subjective responses in fire fighters. The experiments were carried out on a treadmill in a hot-dry environment. The physical cooling effect of the ice-vest was measured with a thermal manikin. The ice-vest effectively reduced skin temperatures under the vest. On average, heart rate was 10 beats/min lower, the amount of sweating was reduced by 13%, and subjective sensations of effort and warmth were lower during work with the ice-vest compared to work without it. Thermal manikin tests indicated that the useful energy available from the vest for body cooling was rather high (58%). In conclusion, the ice-vest reduces physiological and subjective strain responses during heavy work in the heat, and may promote efficient work time by 10%.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1080-3548",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}