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Symptoms and First Aid

  • Heat Illnesses: occur when the body is unable to control its temperature

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  • Symptoms: confusion, loss of consciousness, profuse sweating, seizures, nausea, headaches, dizziness, fainting, cramps

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  • First Aid: Call 9-1-1; move the member to a cool area, remove the member’s outer clothing, cool the member with cold water/ice bath, apply to the member’s head, neck, armpits, and groin

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Heat Prevention Tips

  • STAY HYDRATED:
  • Drink water and sports drinks containing balanced electrolytes
  • Avoid alcohol and drinks with high caffeine or sugar
  • Begin hydrating 6-8 hours prior to shift

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  • Apply active cooling methods – cold packs, wet towels, etc
  • Utilize sunscreen or long sleeves to avoid sun damage
  • Utilize work rest cycles as able

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To find WBGT readings: WetBulb Globe Temperature (weather.gov)

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Flag Conditions

 

Moderate Work�Patrolling with 30 lb load

Heavy Work�Patrolling with 45 lb load, run/jog 5 mph

 

Heat Category

WBGT Index (deg F)

Work Rest

Water Intake (bottle/hr)

Work Rest

Water Intake (bottle/hr)

432nd AEG Approved Mitigations

1�(No Flag)

78-81.9

No Limit

1.5

40/20 min

1.5

NA

2�(Green)

82-84.9

50/10 min

1.5

30/30 min

2

NA

3�(Yellow)

85-87.9

40/20 min

1.5

30/30 min

2

Roll Sleeves

4�(Red)

88-89.9

30/30 min

1.5

20/40 min

2

Roll Sleeves, unblouse trousers, open/vent flak vest

5�(Black)

>90

20/40 min

2

10/50 min

2

Sit in HMMWV AC with flak vest off during work/rest cycle

Notes: Water intake based on a ~17 oz water bottle�Fluid needs can vary based on individual differences and exposure to full sun or shade�WBGT - Wet Bulb Globe Temperature

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Hydration Indicator

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NOTE:

This card is a useful field tool but is not a definitive indicator of hydration status and not for clinical use. Urine color can be affected by food or medications.

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�Use of urine color to assess hydration status is valid ONLY for the first morning void.

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