Signs and Symptoms of Shock

1. Sweaty but cool skin

2. Paleness of skin
3. Restlessness, nervousness
4. Thirsty
5. Severe bleeding

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 Signs and Symptoms of Shock
(Continued)

6. Confusion (does not seem to be aware of

surroundings)
7. Rapid breathing
8. Blotchy or bluish skin (especially around the
mouth)
9. Nausea
10. Vomiting

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Elevate Feet

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Signs and Symptoms of Heat
Cramps

Muscle cramps of an
extremity and/or abdomen

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 Treatment For Heat Cramps

1. Move casualty to cool area

2. Loosen casualty’s clothing

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 Treatment For Heat Cramps
(Continued)

3. Slowly drink 1 canteen of water

4. Notify medical personnel

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 Signs and Symptoms of Heat
Exhaustion

• Occurs often
– Profuse sweating
– Headache
– Weakness
– Dizziness
– Loss of appetite

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 Signs and Symptoms of Heat
Exhaustion (Continued)
• Occurs sometimes
– Heat cramps
– Nausea
– Urge to defecate
– Chills
– Rapid breathing
– Tingling hands, feet
– Confusion
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 Treatment For Heat Exhaustion

1. Move casualty to cool area

2. Loosen clothing
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 Treatment For Heat Exhaustion
(Con’t)
3. Slowly drink 1 canteen of water

4. Notify medical personnel

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 Signs and Symptoms of Heat
Stroke
A. Headache-dizziness
B. Stomach pain-confusion
C. Weakness-lose consciousness
D. Seizures
E. Skin, hot and dry
F. Pulse and respiration is rapid and weak

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 Treatment For Heat Stroke

1. Notify medical personnel and evacuate as soon

as possible, as heat stroke is a medical
emergency, which may result in death.

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 Treatment For Heat Stroke
(Con’t)
2. Cool the casualty
A. Provide a shaded, cool area.

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Treatment For Heat Stroke (Con’t)

2. Cool the casualty

B. Remove outer garments.

C. Have casualty lie down.

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 Treatment For Heat Stroke

2. Cool the casualty

D. Pour cool water over extremity.

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Treatment For Heat Stroke (Con’t)

E. Slowly drink one quart of plain water.

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In a chemical environment, individual is more prone
to heat injury.

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 Myths

• Trained to conserve water

• Accustomed to heat.

• Toughened up.

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Prevent heat injury:
Drink plenty of water

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Eat meals to replace salt loss.

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 Basic First Aid For Frostbite

Affected part
face

First aid
A. Cover casualty’s affected area with his bare
hands until sensation, and color returns.

B. Keep the casualty warm; cover him to

avoid further injury.

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 Basic First Aid For Frostbite
(Con’t)

Affected part first aid

Hands a. Open the casualty’s field
jacket and shirt.
B. Place the affected hand(s)
Under the casualty’s armpit(s).
C. Close the field jacket to prevent
additional exposure.
D. Keep casualty warm; cover him to
avoid further injury.

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 Basic First Aid For Frostbite
(Con’t)
Affected part
Feet
First aid
A. Remove the casualty’s
Boots and socks.
B. Place the affected foot
under the clothing and
against the body of another
soldier.
C. Keep casualty warm;
cover him to avoid
Further injury.
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Change your socks.
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