Heat Cramps/Exhaustion/Stroke

Looon · Post by **Looon** » March 9th, 2004, 2:07 pm

Great topic, Doc.

Deppers listen to the man.

When I was in Batt., on hot days, I would wet my pinky finger and dip it into my salt packet. That was to help with the excessive salt loss that we experienced on Benning.

If you know you have a long movement or march, etc., drink the night before until you piss super clear. Even if you have to get up in the middle of the night a couple of times, it is better than the possible alternative.

rbarrows · Post by **rbarrows** » March 9th, 2004, 4:10 pm

Good post, thank you.

Currahee 3-4 · Post by **Currahee 3-4** » March 9th, 2004, 7:23 pm

DEP's this shit will kill you or your buddy quicker than shit.When you think you've had enough water,drink more because eventually you are going to run low.

It aint a pretty sight to see someone go down with any of these conditions.A buddy of mine nearly died in Pre-Ranger.He took 11 bags from an IV before he could piss and spent a month on profile because he was that close to death.

And it doesnt just apply to summer time either,winter can be just as dangerous .

Currahee 3-4 · Post by **Currahee 3-4** » March 11th, 2004, 10:20 am

poor thought processes

Not a good thing to have when the shit hits the fan.

If all of that doesnt motivate someone to drink,maybe you should tell them where you start looking for good veins when the normal ones you use cant be found because of dehydration Doc.

I always loved threatening someone with a "tactical" nightime IV...

"Drink Water"

Spartan · Post by **Spartan** » March 11th, 2004, 10:41 am

That's great - for soldiering and all - is it necessary/recommended to pre-hydrate for the moshpit as well?

Spartan · Post by **Spartan** » March 11th, 2004, 10:50 am

Doc wrote:Ranger Spartan,

I would recommend prehydration for the mosh pit even moreso than for hooah stuff. The reason, drugs like X tend to severely dehydrate you and can cause a condition called malignant hyperthermia. Just a thought, before you get your X on-drink lots of Guinness!

Check Six,
Doc

Uh, yes, thanks Doc. And what about Woobie? He's coming from a relatively low altitude up to 4500 feet? Should he pre-hydrate with more Guiness than those who are already acclimated?

Spartan · Post by **Spartan** » March 11th, 2004, 1:21 pm

Doc wrote:Woobies tend to lose what's left of their normally low inhibitions.

Is that an 'upside' or a potential 'downside'?

I don't have experience dealing with Woobies. Can anyone offer any advice on the subject?

BadMuther · Post by **BadMuther** » March 11th, 2004, 1:24 pm

Homos......

Looon · Post by **Looon** » March 11th, 2004, 1:40 pm

Pete got two "confusers" up there, or did you drag yours along?

I never see the "tubbies" on t.v. drink. Keep an eye out for symptoms, Pete.

BadMuther · Post by **BadMuther** » March 11th, 2004, 1:43 pm

RGR Luna wrote:Pete got two "confusers" up there, or did you drag yours along?

I never see the "tubbies" on t.v. drink. Keep an eye out for symptoms, Pete.

We'll see who's more of a "tubby" in Vegas, luna!

yep, Pete's got a pretty cool setup up, and at least two confusers...