How to prevent heat stroke during military training

How to prevent heat stroke during military training

With the arrival of summer, colleges and middle schools across the country have begun military training activities. However, military training in hot weather can easily cause heat stroke and even threaten life safety. In order to help everyone get through the military training period safely, this article has compiled a detailed guide to preventing heat stroke based on the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days.

1. Symptoms and dangers of heat stroke

Heat stroke is an acute disease caused by the accumulation of heat due to an imbalance in the body's temperature regulation function in a high-temperature environment. Depending on the severity, heat stroke can be divided into three types:

2. Practical measures to prevent heat stroke during military training

1.Scientific hydration

You sweat a lot during military training, so you need to replenish water and electrolytes in time. Suggestions:

• Drink no less than 2 liters of water every day, in small amounts and frequently.
• You can drink light salt water or sports drinks to replenish lost electrolytes such as sodium and potassium.
• Avoid drinking large amounts of ice water at one time to avoid irritating the gastrointestinal tract.

2.Eat properly

In a high-temperature environment, the body consumes a lot of energy, so you need to pay attention to nutritional balance:

3.Sun protection and cooling

Effective sun protection measures need to be taken during military training:

• Apply sunscreen (SPF30 or above) and reapply every 2 hours.
• Wear breathable, light-colored clothing, a wide-brimmed hat or ice sleeves.
• Try to choose a cool place when resting, and wipe your face and neck with a wet towel to cool down.

4.Properly arrange training

Schools and instructors should adjust training intensity according to the weather:

3. Emergency treatment after heat stroke

If someone is found to have heat stroke, the following measures should be taken immediately:

1. Quickly move the patient to a cool and ventilated area.
2. Untie your clothes and use a wet towel or ice pack to apply cold compresses to your forehead, armpits and other areas.
3. Add light salt water or sports drinks, and avoid drinks containing alcohol or caffeine.
4. If symptoms are severe (such as coma, high fever), seek medical treatment immediately.

4. Inventory of hot topics on preventing heatstroke on the Internet

In the past 10 days, the following content related to heatstroke prevention has sparked widespread discussion on social platforms:

Conclusion

Military training is a good opportunity to exercise willpower, but safety always comes first. I hope that the heat stroke prevention guide provided in this article can help everyone get through the military training period smoothly. If you feel unwell, be sure to report it to the instructor or teacher in time, and don’t hold on!