Winn Army Community Hospital issued the following announcement on June 17.
The US Army Public Health Center advises community members to keep an eye out for heat injury.
Notify a leader or battle buddy immediately if you experience dizziness, headaches, nausea, fatigue, weakness, unsteady gait, muscle cramps, profuse sweating, change in mental status (confusion or loss of consciousness).
What you can do?
• Ensure adequate sleep, hydration, and nutrition prior to training.
• Start hydrated and stay hydrated with regular intake of food and fluids.
• Avoid excessive hydration. Consume 1 quart/hour under most training conditions or a maximum of 1.5 quarts/hour under very strenuous conditions.
• Recognize early signs and symptoms of heat illness in yourself and fellow Soldiers.
• Re-hydrate slowly and steadily after training and replenish salts and nutrients via food intake.
• Avoid supplements.
Original source can be found here.
Source: Winn Army Community Hospital
