Understanding of core body temperature, heat stress and heat stroke developed progressively over the centuries. Soldiers involved in military operations have a higher risk to develop heat stroke, and to not survive following the onset. This paper follows the evolving understanding of heat stroke and development of counter measures. At certain times in history, incomplete understanding of the causes of heat stroke led to the development of devices that did not lower the risk. As understanding improved, development of improved methods and devices became possible. In the present day, several designs for garments that can lower core body temperature or brain temperature have been developed, and would reduce the risk of heat stroke. These cooling devices include a vest and collar system. Further refinements of these designs to make them more practical would allow wider deployment.

Formal education in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) does not successfully engage all of the students who have potential to become skilled in STEM activities and careers. Museum exhibits may be able to reach and engage a broader range of the public. STEM Exhibits that are both understandable and capture the imagination of viewers may contribute toward increased interest in STEM activities. One such topic for such an exhibit could be cardiac pacemakers and cardioverter defibrillators that sustain life. Although museums have existed for centuries, the available types of exhibit designs has dramatically increased in recent decades due to innovations in technology. Science and technology museums have especially taken advantage of the progression of exhibit design to developed new ways to communicate to their viewers. These novel presentation tools allow museums to more effectively convey to and engage viewers. This paper examines the techniques employed by museums in exhibits and considers the practices of several museums with exhibits related to cardiac monitoring (CM) and cardiac rhythm management (CRM).