Something I put together for my ROTC, Det 025...LETS GO FLYING DEVILS!!!

1. Scrapes & Scratches 101 Heat Illness Presented by C/Frias

2. Overview Heat Illness -In this briefing you will learn to identify, and deal with situations of heat related illness’. -Heat Cramps, Heat Exhaustion, Proper Hydration, Heat Stroke

3. Lesson 1 Heat Cramps Symptoms ·Heat cramps are brief severe cramps that may occur during or after rigorous exercise ·Due to poor hydration and loss of salts and potassium in the body through perspiration.

4. Lesson 1 Heat Cramps Treatment ·Not Life Threatening ·Cool, Rest, Fluids, Massage

5. Lesson 2 Proper Hydration Know The Difference ·Water -Temp regulation, Lubrication of joints, transports nutrients, digestion ·Sports Drinks -Replenish electrolytes and minerals quickly, recovers muscles

6. Lesson 2 Proper Hydration Get Enough of It! ·Monitor Urine Volume and Color, Sweat, Temp, Altitude, Weight ·15-20 Fl oz 3 hours before ·10 fl oz 15 Minutes During · 20-24 Fl oz for every pound loss

7. Lesson 3 Heat Exhaustion Symptoms ·Fatigue, Weakness, Clammy Skin, Headache, Nausea/Vomiting, Hyperventilation, Irritation ·More Serious Heat Illness

8. Lesson 3 Heat Exhaustion Treatment ·Go Indoors/Find Shade · Loosen/ Remove Clothing ·Encourage Patient to Eat/ Drink ·Cool down with Cool Water ·Rest, and Monitor

9. Lesson 4 Heat Stroke Symptoms ·Life threatening, loss of ability to regulate body temp. ·Hot/Dry Skin, 108°F temp, severe headache, sluggishness, confusion, seizure, weakness, black out

10. Lesson 4 Heat Stroke Treatment ·Move Indoors/ Find Shade ·Get Immediate Medical Attention ·Douse with cool water ·Do not give fluids ·Can result in death

11. Review Heat Illness ·Heat Cramps ·Proper Hydration ·Heat Exhaustion ·Heat Stroke

12. Review Heat Illness ·Questions?