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Safety Protocol To Avoid Dehydration

To avoid dehydration, overexertion, hyperthermia, and hypothermia, the document outlines safety protocols including drinking fluids regularly before, during, and after exercise or work in hot environments. It recommends slowing down or stopping activity if signs of heat disorders occur and seeking medical help for hypothermia. Proper hydration, rest breaks, acclimatization, and wearing breathable, light-colored clothing can help prevent heat-related issues, while replacing wet clothes and giving warm drinks can help treat early hypothermia.

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Safety Protocol To Avoid Dehydration

To avoid dehydration, overexertion, hyperthermia, and hypothermia, the document outlines safety protocols including drinking fluids regularly before, during, and after exercise or work in hot environments. It recommends slowing down or stopping activity if signs of heat disorders occur and seeking medical help for hypothermia. Proper hydration, rest breaks, acclimatization, and wearing breathable, light-colored clothing can help prevent heat-related issues, while replacing wet clothes and giving warm drinks can help treat early hypothermia.

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Safety Protocol to Avoid Dehydration.

Overexertion, Hyperthermia and Hypothermia

1. Dehydration refers to excessive loss of water from the body, usually through perspiration or
sweating, urination, or evaporation.
a. Sweating. On a normal day, the body loses about 2.5 liters of water from the lungs and skin, from
urine and feces, and from perspiration. To offset fluid losses, it is suggested that 150 to 250ml of
fluid should be taken every 15 minutes.
b. Thirst. Thirst is a sensation of dryness in the mouth and throat associated with a desire for liquids.
It is advisable to replenish lost fluids even before feeling thirsty. This is especially important when
an individual exercise in the heat or does so for an extended period of time.
2. Overexertion or Overtraining refers to the detrimental cause of excessive training. Some
individuals engage in too much physical activity. Decrease in total number of sets or exercises, or
both is recommended. You also need to pace your workout properly to avoid staleness. Staleness,
or getting bored or uninterested, is usually a consequence of overtraining.
3. Hyperthermia is an alarming rise in body temperature, which is an effect of exercising in a very
humid environment. Slow down exercise and add rest breaks to maintain prescribed target heart
rate. As you become acclimatized, you can gradually increase intensity and duration. Drink 2 cups
of fluids 2 hours before you begin exercising and drink 4-8 ounces of fluid every 10-15 minutes
during exercise (more frequently during high intensity activities). Wear clothing that “breathes,”
allowing air to circulate and cool the body. Wearing white or light colors will help by reflecting
rather than absorbing heat. A hat can keep direct sun off your face. Do not wear rubber, plastic,
or nonporous clothing. Rest frequently in the shade. Slow down or stop if you begin to feel
uncomfortable. Watch for the signs of heat disorders. If they occur, act appropriately.
4. Hypothermia occurs when the body begins to lose heat faster than it can be produced. To relieve
pain, it is necessary to warm the affected area or raise the core temperature. If the victim is
unconscious, open airway and check for breathing. If the victim is conscious, bring to shelter or
keep in warm room. Replace wet clothes with dry ones. Give high energy foods and warm drinks.
Cover the head, hands, and feet because heat is lost through the extremities. Do not let the victim
lie down and rest since the core temperature is dropping. Without treatment, one might lose
consciousness and die. Transport the victim to a medical facility as quickly as possible

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