Engineering | Science

Physiologic resposes and adaptations to heat

Heat exchange and environmental heat stress, physiologic relationships,mental performance,adaptions to heat stress.

Heat stress management

Heat stress and core temperature,heat acclimation,work-rest cycles,microclimate cooling,fluid replacement,electrolyte(salt)replacement,special military situations

Heat illness and injury

Injury spectrum,risk factors,minor heat illness and heat-related conditions,heat exhaustion,exertional heat injury and exertional rhabdomyolysis,heat stroke,fluid and electrolyte imbalances

Management of heat casualties

Clinical management,body cooling,rehydration,adjunctive therapy,surveillance

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Engineering, mechanical casualties, control, Physiologic, rehydration

High mountain environments are inherently dangerous. They can be very

unforgiving for those without adequate knowledge, training and equipment.

Commanders and medical support personnel must understand that the interaction of

environmental conditions with mission responsibilities and individual and unit

characteristics can have profound negative impacts on the outcome of the mission.

Adequate planning and preparedness can reduce or prevent such impacts. Preparing

for and responding to environmental health hazards are critical elements to consider in

the intelligence preparation of the battlefield.

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Engineering, environment, medic impact, support