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1. Identify the three types of heat injury.
a. Heat cramps symptoms.
(1) Muscle cramps of the arms, legs, or abdomen.
(2) Excessive sweating.
(3) Thirst.
b. Heat exhaustion symptoms. (The first five occur often. The others occur sometimes.)
(1) Profuse sweating with pale, moist, cool skin.
(2) Headache.
(3) Weakness.
(4) Dizziness.
(5) Loss of appetite.
(6) Heat cramps.
(7) Nausea, with or without vomiting.
(8) Urge to defecate.
(9) Chills (goose flesh).
(10)機 Rapid breathing.
(11)機 Tingling of the hands and/or feet.
(12)機 Confusion.
c. Heatstroke symptoms.
(1) Flushed, hot, dry skin.
(2) Headache.
(3) Dizziness.
(4) Nausea.
(5) Confusion.
(6) Weakness.
(7) Loss of consciousness.
(8) Seizures.
(9) Weak and rapid pulse and breathing.
2. Perform first aid for the heat injuries.
a. Heat cramps.
(1) Move the casualty to a cool or shady area or improvise shade.
(2) Loosen the casualty's clothing unless in a chemical environment.
(3) Have the casualty slowly drink at least one canteen of cool water.
(4) Seek medical aid if the cramps continue.
b. Heat exhaustion.
(1) Move the casualty to a cool or shady area or improvise shade.
(2) Loosen or remove the casualty's clothing and boots unless in a chemical environment.
(3) Pour water on the casualty and fan him or her unless in a chemical environment.
(4) Have the casualty slowly drink at least one canteen of cool water.
(5) Elevate the casualty's legs.
(6) Monitor the casualty until the symptoms are gone or medical aid arrives.
NOTE: If possible, the casualty should not participate in strenuous activity for the rest of the day.
c. Heatstroke.
| WARNING |
| HEATSTROKE MUST BE CONSIDERED A MEDICAL EMERGENCY WHICH MAY RESULT IN DEATH IF TREATMENT IS DELAYED. COOLING MEASURES WILL BE STARTED IMMEDIATELY AND WILL BE CONTINUED WHILE WAITING FOR TRANSPORTATION AND DURING EVACUATION. |
(1) Move the casualty to a cool or shady area or improvise shade.
(2) Loosen or remove the casualty's clothing unless in a chemical environment.
(3) Spray or pour water on the casualty and fan him or her unless in a chemical environment.
(4) Massage the casualty's arms and legs unless in a chemical environment.
(5) Elevate the casualty's legs.
(6) If the casualty is conscious, have him or her slowly drink at least one canteen of cool water.
NOTE: Watch the casualty closely for life-threatening conditions, check for other injuries, and seek medical aid.
NOTE: Watch the casualty closely for life-threatening conditions, check for other injuries, and seek medical aid.
Brief Soldier: Describe to the soldier the signs and/or symptoms of heat cramps, heat exhaustion, or heat stroke, and ask the soldier what type of heat injury is indicated. Then ask the soldier what should be done to treat the heat injury described.
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1. Identify the three types of heat injury. a. Heat cramps. (1) Muscle cramps of the arms, legs, or abdomen. (2) Excessive sweating. (3) Thirst. b. Heat exhaustion symptoms. (The first five symptoms occur often. The others occur sometimes.) (1) Profuse sweating with pale, moist, cool skin. (2) Headache. (3) Weakness. (4) Dizziness. (5) Loss of appetite. (6) Heat cramps. (7) Nausea with or without vomiting. (8) Urge to defecate. (9) Chills (goose flesh). (10)機 Rapid breathing. (11)機 Tingling of the hands and/or feet. (12)機 Confusion. c. Heatstroke symptoms. (1) Flushed, hot, dry skin. (2) Headache. (3) Dizziness. (4) Nausea. (5) Confusion. (6) Weakness. (7) Loss of consciousness. (8) Seizures. (9) Weak and rapid pulse and breathing. | P | F |
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2. Perform first aid for the heat injuries. a. Heat cramps. (1) Move the casualty to a cool or shady area or improvise shade. (2) Loosen the casualty's clothing unless in a chemical environment. (3) Have the casualty slowly drink at least one canteen of cool water. (4) Seek medical aid if the cramps continue. b. Heat exhaustion. (1) Move the casualty to a cool or shady area or improvise shade. (2) Loosen or remove the casualty's clothing and boots unless in a chemical environment. (3) Pour water on the casualty and fan him or her unless in a chemical environment. (4) Have the casualty slowly drink at least one canteen of cool water. (5) Elevate the casualty's legs. (6) Monitor the casualty until the symptoms are gone or medical aid arrives. NOTE: If possible, the casualty should not participate in strenuous activity for the rest of the day. c. Heatstroke. (1) Move the casualty to a cool or shady area or improvise shade. (2) Loosen or remove the casualty's clothing unless in a chemical environment. (3) Spray or pour water on the casualty and fan him or her unless in a chemical environment. (4) Massage the casualty's arms and legs unless in a chemical environment. (5) Elevate the casualty's legs. (6) If the casualty is conscious, have him or her slowly drink at least one canteen of cool water. | P | F |
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3. Watch the casualty closely for life-threatening conditions, check for other injuries, and seek medical aid. | P | F |
Score the soldier GO if all steps are passed. Score the soldier NO GO if any step is failed. If the soldier scores NO GO, show what was done wrong and how to do it correctly.