Word of the Week for November 22nd, 2021, is Water

Do you remember the rule of threes?

Three days without water can kill you.

During my tenure as a Senior Drill Sergeant I was charged as all Drill Sergeants are with the safety, health and welfare of the young men and women placed in our charge.

During their time with us these individuals are placed in situations that will tax their physical, mental, and emotional core beyond anything they have ever witnessed in their lives, with few exceptions.

These individuals were placed in situations that if not managed judiciously, could cause serious injury and death. In this environment there are no accidents. Only failures to act accordingly.

One of the most serious and preventable injuries we are faced with are HEAT ILLNESSES. Heat illness falls under three headings

HEAT EXHAUSTION

HEAT STROKE

HYPONATREMIA "Water Intoxication"

Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke are the two most common manageable injuries. Hyponatremia is a byproduct of over hydrating and can be mistaken for Heat Stroke.

Don’t be the person that places your family and loved ones at risk because you don’t have time to keep hydrated.

A good resource to start with;

http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/heat-stroke-symptoms-and-treatment