Exertional Heat Stroke

Heat stroke is one of the leading preventable causes of sudden death in sport, endurance events, military and law enforcement training/selection and remote workplaces.

When core body temperature rises above 40°C, survival depends on rapid cooling – and every minute counts.

That’s where the I-CWIK (Ice-Cold Water Immersion Kit) by Nereus Medical comes in.

Compact, portable, and deployable anywhere, the I-CWIK delivers the gold-standard treatment for exertional heat stroke: full-body cold-water immersion – without the need for bulky tanks or fixed infrastructure.

Why it matters:

• Lightweight & rapid to set up in the field

• Designed for athletes, operators, responders, and remote industries

• Proven to save lives when seconds count

We’re proud to announce that Blacksmiths is the distributor of the I-CWIK for Australia & New Zealand.

If your team operates, integrates or supports in these environments – from music festivals to mine sites – the I-CWIK is a game-changer in your medical preparedness.

👉 Learn more and get a quote: www.blacksmiths.net.au/ICWIK

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"Water, particularly cold water immersion, is recognized as the most effective medium for cooling Heat Stroke due to its superior thermal properties. Rapid cooling (> 0.15 °C/min) is crucial for survival, significantly reducing case fatality rates and medical complications. Supervised HS, often managed promptly at athletic or military events, shows near-zero fatality rates with immediate cooling."

Cong, S., Zheng, G., Liang, X. et al. Pre-hospital cooling in community-acquired heat stroke (CAHS): evidence, challenges, and strategies. Eur J Med Res 30,472 (2025)