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Show n THE SAMPLER IP8npIle .Friday, June 26, 1981 News Dugway Girl Scout Joins Dig Into Utah Protect yourself from heat injuries It cost the nation nearly $20 billion, and 1320 lives were lost,' and Suspected victims should be cooled immediately by wetting their skin with water. Get them to a medical facility as soon as possible. chances are, you were in the thick of it when it happened. of , It was the summer of 1980 the worst heat wave to afflict the United sweating in the het is one sign of imminent heat stroke. States since 1954. ... The grim statistics are a reminder that summer heat can be a killer. Excessive loss of water and salt from the body causes heat hpucHon. which is commonly seen among soldiers heavily laden on a march.. The Army installations keep a close watch on the severity of the heat by tak- symptoms are confusion, weakness, dizziness and nausea. The victims Hn ing periodic wet bulb globe temperature readings. The Vet bulb index is a will usually feel cod and yet he will be sweating profusely cold, clammy single numeral by which air temperature, air movement, relative humidity sweat. and radiant heat can be expressed as favorable or unfavorable for certain types of activity. This information is used to adjust training schedules and to generate precautions where necessary. . Place the victim in shade, raise his fed, massage arms and legs to increase circulation and let him sip a salt water solution ( teadissolved one salt of A in holds one quart of canteen water). quart But inspite of these safeguards, its essential that the individual know spoon salt and U two salt. of water tabletsequal teaspoonful the dangers of summer heat and how to deal with them. A Utah Girl Scout Wider Opportunity Dig Into Utah beckons Michelle Moore of Dugway. Fifteen (15) Girl Scouts from Utah and one (1) from Boise, Idaho join in a high adventure for eight (8) days in 1981. northeastern Utah on June 13-1-9, their gear, theyll explore dwelling ruins Packing ami pictographs left by the Fremont Indian culture. . A dinosaur dig opens the doors to the ancient past and a rhanM to discover a fossil. To climax their adventure, the Girl Scouts will turn into river rats and float the Green River. 10-perce- nt The primary need of the heat exhaustion victim is for water rather than' Prevention is the key. Avoid long exposure to sun or heat and reduce in- salt. Sips of salt water can be followed by as much plain water as the victim can tolerate. tensity of work or play during peak heat periods. Take frequent breaks in The disability caused by heat exhaustion is mild, and individuals usually the shade and drink plenty of yater, even if you dont feel thirsty. Studies within several hours of treatment recover show that you may not experience the sensation of thirst until a body deficit of one to two quarts has occurred. Adequate water intake is the single most Heat cramps are caused primarily by excessive loss of salt from the important factor in avoiding heat injury. Medical advice on the taking of additional salt during hot weather has body in sweat. They are commonly seen among those engaged in heavy lavaried over the years. The latest advice is tp increase salt intake by liberally bor under hot and humid conditions. Painful cramps develop in the urns, salting your food. Any greater intake is prescribed only in the treatment of kgs and abdomidnal muscles. Treatment for heat cramps is rimflar to that heat injuries, bot as a preventive measure. for heat exhaustion. But the heat cramp victims need is for salt, The four types of heat- - related injuries are heatstroke, heat exhaustion, while the. heat exhaustion victim is more in need primary of water. Have the h-- nt heat cramps and sunburn. salt water solution as he cramp victim slowly sip as much of the is exhaustion and heat Since heatstroke is a not, can tolerate. injury r. its extremely important to be able to recognize the difference. 10-perc- life-threateni- ng , Heatstroke is often fatal. It calls for prompt emergency treatment. Its most likely to strike individuals not accustomed to heat. Also, those who have suffered heatstroke are more prone to future attacks than those who have not. It is, in essence, a breakdown of the bodys heat- - control mechanism. The symptoms are cessation of sweating;flushed, dry skin; elevated temperature; nausea and a throbbing headache. These can be accompanied by severe mental impairment that can be manifested by mental confusion, disorientation, bizarre behavior or coma. Sunburn is caused by overexposure of skin to the ultraviolet radiation of the sun. Severe cases are disabling and can predispose the victim to other forms of heat illness. Sunburn can be prevented by protecting the skin with o Benzoic Add. Gradualclothing or a sunscreen lotion containing skin condition to to the and that you can be remember sun, ly your exposure from burned short of severely relatively periods exposure on cloudy or windy days as well as on clear days. Para-amin- The tragedy of heat injuries is compounded by the fact that they are all preventable. The TRADOCSurgeons Office urges anyone with a suspected heat injury victim not to leave the victim alone. Soldiers, for instance, should not be sent back to the barracks to rest either send them to the hocP.ni or keep them with the unit. - One of Dugways heralded scientists, Dr. J. Clifton Spendlove, romps with his new found friend, Leo, one of many momentos brought back from the Fourth Annual Lagoon Day, Saturday, June 20. More than 1,500 employees and military along with their families enjoyed the free sodas, beer and reduced ride passes. The event is sponsored each year by the" Civilian Welfare Fund, Morale Support Fund and the Post Restaurant Fund. One way to mee the critical need for replacing body fluids is with a solution similar to commercial athletic drinks developed in recent A yean. recipe for medade can be obtained by contacting your local medical department activity (MEDDAC) commander. (Editors Note: This article was reprinted from a TRADOC news service lease, HQ, US Army Training and Doctrine Command, Fort Monroe, Va.) Today 111 intolerable be ... . kind and generous ... grouchy and kind and generous . . . grouchy and, , 'v We Cant Do Our Best Work duljJji viif.l , "o' iuT .&NSI re- of SSgt. 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