Heat Stroke Cooling Devices for Prehospital Use: A Systematic Review

Heat stroke and heat exhaustion (HS/HE) are life-threatening conditions requiring immediate intervention. Cooling devices play a critical role in emergency and prehospital care, yet their effectiveness and field readiness are inconsistently reported. This systematic review evaluates commercially available cooling devices for the treatment of HS/HE with an emphasis on device feasibility, performance, and suitability for prehospital and remote deployment.