1 / 12

Physical Training Safety and Uniform Wear

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

tallys
Download Presentation

Physical Training Safety and Uniform Wear

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Physical Training Safety and Uniform Wear C/Hammons, James

  2. Overview • Shock • Heat Related Injuries • Treatment • Diet and Hydration • Stretch • Sleep • PTU • Summary

  3. Shock • 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 3

  4. Heat Related Injuries • Heat 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 4

  5. 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 5

  6. Diet and Hydration • Balanced, nutritious meals • Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! • 2-3 liters/day without exercise • At least 3 liters/day with exercise

  7. Stretch • Warm up and cool down • Static Stretching • Dynamic Stretching • Prevents cramps and injury

  8. Sleep • You must sleep! • At least 6 hours • Sleep deprivation

  9. Physical Training Uniform (PTU) • AFI 36-2903 • No saluting • No hands in pockets • No jewelry • Grooming standards

  10. 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

  11. Summary • Overview • Diet and Hydration • Stretch • Sleep • PTU

  12. Questions? C/Hammons, James PTL (281)-408-6739 syx668@my.utsa.edu Further Questions? C/Linares, Andrew Maintenance Squadron Commander (210)-818-8864 andysebb@gmail.com

More Related