2026 Annual Meeting | H140 - From Sauna to Cold Plunge: What Neurologists Should Know About Temperature Extremes (HeadTalks)

Date Monday 04/20/26

Time 02:15 PM - 03:00 PM CDT Add To Calendar

Location McCormick Place West | F2 Lobby

Session Format This program will be presented both in-person and online

On Demand This program will be available in the meeting's On Demand product.

Event Type Hubs (HeadTalks)

Director(s) Elizabeth A. Coon, MD, FAAN

Topic(s) General Neurology

Learning Objectives This HeadTalk explores how sauna and cold plunge influence brain function through autonomic pathways, affecting alertness and mood to inflammation and brain resilience. We will examine how these same temperature extremes uniquely affect patients with neurological diseases, revealing both therapeutic potential and hidden risks. This talk will be applicable to those caring for patients exposed to temperature extremes through severe weather events and highlight how the integrity of the autonomic nervous system influences responses in hot and cold.

CME Available No CME available

Core Competencies Patient Care & Procedural Skills, Interpersonal and Communication Skills, Medical Knowledge

Program Level Intermediate

Recommended Audience Fellow, Resident, General Neurologist, Specialist Neurologist, Non-neurologist, Advanced Practice Provider, Neurohospitalist, Medical Student, Business Administrator, Coordinator

Teaching Styles Case-based, Didactic, Audience Participation

Program Materials Program Evaluations

Event Timeline
02:15 PM - 03:00 PM CDT	Speaker	From Sauna to Cold Plunge: What Neurologists Should Know About Temperature Extremes Elizabeth A. Coon, MD, FAAN

Faculty Disclosures
Elizabeth A. Coon, MD, FAAN	Dr. Coon has received publishing royalties from a publication relating to health care. Dr. Coon has a non-compensated relationship as a Non-Voting Member of the Board of Directors with UCNS that is relevant to AAN interests or activities.