physical training safety and uniform wear
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Physical Training Safety and Uniform Wear. C/Hammons, James. Overview. Shock Heat Related Injuries Treatment Diet and Hydration Stretch Sleep PTU Summar y. Shock. Signs and Symptoms: Mental Confusion Cold, wet, pale and bluish skin Breathing shallow, labored, and rapid - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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 InjuriesHeat 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)[email protected]
Further Questions?
C/Linares, Andrew Maintenance Squadron Commander
(210)[email protected]