Bob, I’m an EMT and this is the basic we have added to our protocall.
MINE-O-GRAM
HEAT STRESS SEASON IS HERE
*GATOR AID & SPORT DRINKS*
IT IS RECCOMMENDED –THAT IF YOU DRINK COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE ELECTROLYTE DRINKS (GATOR AID) TO REPLACE BODY FLUIDS LOST DUE TO HEAT EXPOSURE, THAT
[THIS WILL HELP KEEP YOUR BODY’S ELECTROLYTES IN BALANCE AND HELP PREVENT HEAT STRESS]
(EXAMPLE) IF YOU WEIGH 160 POUNDS YOU SHOULD DRINK ABOUT 5 QUARTS OF WATER A DAY (160 OUNCES)
REFERENCE
8 OUNCES=1CUP 16 OUNCES =2CUPS=1 PINT
2 PINTS = 1 QUART=32 OUNCES
2 QUARTS = ½ GALLON =64 OUNCES
4 QUARTS = 1 GALLON=128 OUNCES
WHEN WORKING HOT ENVIORMENTS DO NOT DEPEND ON THIRST TO DRIVE FLUID INTAKE. YOU SHOULD BE ENCOURAGED TO FREQUENTLY TAKE SMALL (EQUAL) AMOUNTS OF WATER/GATOR AID EVERY 15-20 MINUTES. AVOID EXCESSIVE CAFFIENE AND ALCOHOL.
Take Frequent breaks to let your body cool down and acclimate
EMPLOYEES ON A SALT-RESTRICTED DIET SHOULD CONSULT WITH MEDICAL BEFORE CONSUMING SPORT DRINKS.
Thanks for the share, HL (The other HL)!
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