Measures to prevent heatstroke for soldiers during training season

The Reconnaissance-Mechanized Company (Hai Duong Provincial Military Command) practices with high intensity under the hot sun during the training season.

Below are some measures recommended by experts:

- Every individual must know how to recognize the signs of sunstroke and heatstroke and be aware of taking good measures to prevent sunstroke and heatstroke, promptly notify the commander and unit medical staff when there are signs of sunstroke and heatstroke.

- Unit commanders determine training and work times in accordance with daily weather forecasts. Arrange reasonable training and rest times on hot days. Choose a shady place to train and work. If you have to work under the sun, you must arrange near a shady place for convenient rest.

- Organize training to gradually adapt to the heat. Gradually increase the intensity and duration of heat training according to each level, each level lasting a maximum of 2 consecutive hours. Depending on the intensity of work and the weather, arrange training and rest time reasonably, and distribute work cycles and training with breaks reasonably.

- Make sure to drink enough water and drink water properly. Do not hold back your thirst, you need to replenish enough water before, during and after exercise and work. Only start exercising and working when the body is in a state of water balance (clear urine, no longer feeling thirsty). During exercise and work, drink a small amount of water (100 - 150 ml) regularly every 15 - 20 minutes, do not drink too much at once. Drinking water is clean water, boiled water that has been cooled, or if possible, use water containing electrolytes such as Oressol or some nutritious water such as ginseng tea, effervescent vitamin C.

- Military doctors of units must regularly monitor, check and manage the health of soldiers before, during and after training and work. Pay attention to cases of limited health. If there is suspicion of sunstroke or heatstroke, they must be temporarily stopped for examination. Only when they are in good health can they continue working. Prepare all necessary medicines and emergency equipment according to regulations. Proactively detect early and immediately implement emergency measures on the spot.

NT (synthesis)

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