Physical Training Safety and Uniform Wear

C/Hammons, James

Shock Heat Related Injuries Treatment Diet and Hydration Stretch Sleep PTU Summary

Overview

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Signs and Symptoms:

•Mental Confusion

•Cold, wet, pale and bluish skin

•Breathing shallow, labored, and rapid

•Weak and rapid pulse

•Thirsty and nauseous

Treatment:•Ensure nothing is obstructing airway and victim is breathing

•Control obvious bleeding

•If unconscious, place on side in recovery position

•Keep the person calm, warm, and comfortable

•Elevate lower extremities unless injured

•Seek medical attention immediately

•Do not give food or drink

Shock

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Heat Related Injuries

Heat Cramps•Spasms in the leg muscles or arms•Loss of salt in the body

Heat Exhaustion •Weak, Dizzy or feeling faint•Headache•Nausea•Loss of appetite•Skin is cool with lots of sweating

*This is the most common illness caused by heat

Heat Stroke•Skin is red•Dry and very hot to the touch (temperature is as high as 108*F)•No sweating•Body has lost the ability to perspire

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Treatment

Heat Cramps•Rest•Move to a cool place•Force person to drink water (with electrolytes if possible)

Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke•Treat for shock•Move to cool place•loosen/remove victim’s clothing•quickly lower body temperature•Seek medical attention

Balanced, nutritious meals Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! 2-3 liters/day without exercise At least 3 liters/day with exercise

Diet and Hydration

Warm up and cool down Static Stretching Dynamic Stretching Prevents cramps and injury

Stretch

You must sleep! At least 6 hours Sleep deprivation

Sleep

AFI 36-2903 No saluting No hands in

pockets No jewelry Grooming

standards

Physical Training Uniform (PTU)

Shirt: White/Light Grey Spandex Pants: Black/Blue Spandex White Socks Shoes: Conservative Accessories: Only Outdoors

◦ Hats, gloves, scarves, earmuffs◦ Black or blue

Physical Training Uniform (PTU)

Overview Diet and Hydration Stretch Sleep PTU

Summary

Questions?

C/Hammons, JamesPTL

(281)-408-6739syx668@my.utsa.edu

Further Questions?

C/Linares, Andrew Maintenance Squadron Commander

(210)-818-8864andysebb@gmail.com