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FIELD SANITATION TEAM CERTIFICATION COURSE
LESSON 11 - PREVENTING HEAT INJURY
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Lesson Objectives
Define the types of heat injury. Select the factors that influence
heat injury. Select the measures to prevent
heat injuries. Compute the WBGT index.
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Types of Heat Injury
Heat Edema
Heat Rash
Sunburn
Heat Tetany
Heat Syncope Heat Cramps Heat Exhaustion
Heat Stroke
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Heat Edema
Refers to the swelling of the hands and feet associated with heat exposure.
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Heat Rash
It occurs usually in areas where the clothing is restrictive, and gives rise to a prickling sensation.
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Sunburn and Heat Tetany
Sunburn Impairs sweating over the affected skin and predisposes soldiers to heat injury.
Heat Tetany Is related to the result of hyperventilation by an individual after being exposed to heat stress.
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Parade Syncope
Temporary circulatory failure due to pooling of blood in the lower extremities when standing in a hot environment.
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Heat Cramps
Usually involves the muscles of the arms, legs, and abdomen.
May be accompanied by abnormal body temperature.
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Heat Exhaustion
Heat exhaustion is the most common form of heat casualty.
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Heat Stroke
Heat stroke is a medical emergency! Treatment should start immediately.
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Influencing Factors
Knowing the factors that influence heat injury will help you protect the soldiers in your unit.
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Acclimatization
How well adapted to the heat are the soldiers in your unit?
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Overweight/Out of Shape
Are the soldiers in your unit overweight or out of shape?
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Fatigue
Have the soldiers in your unit been performing heavy work or working for long periods of time without rest?
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Food and Alcohol
Consume all components of your rations for adequate salt intake.
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Medications
Be aware of the dehydrating effects of some medications.
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Clothing
Proper wear of the uniform is essential for adequate protection.
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Water Replacement
Make sure you replace any water lost through sweating.
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Water Replacement - Encourage Water Consumption
Soldiers should be given time to drink even if they don’t feel thirsty.
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Water Replacement - Know Water Needs
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Sodium (Salt) Replacement
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Periods of Acclimatization
Allow 14 days for soldiers to get used to the heat.
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Maintain Health and Vigor
Good general health will improve a soldier’s ability to deal with the heat.
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Establish Work/Rest Schedules
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Protection from the Environment
Clothing reduces exposure, but it also decreases the air circulation around the body.
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Educate Leaders and Soldiers
Education should occur at all levels. Education can be a key factor in heat injury
prevention.
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Purpose/Use of the WBGT
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WBGT Kit
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Wet Bulb Thermometer
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Black Globe Thermometer
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Dry Bulb Thermometer
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Demonstration - Using the WBGT Kit
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Compute the WBGT Index
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MOPP Gear and Body Armor
Add 10ºF for wearing MOPP gear during easy work, 20ºF for moderate and hard work\, and 5ºF for wearing body armor to the final WBGT index.
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FIELD SANITATION TEAM CERTIFICATION COURSE
SUMMARY