Fluid Replacement Recommendations for Training in Hot Weather
Abstract
Current U.S. Army fluid replacement guidelines emphasize fluid replacement during hot weather training to prevent degradation of performance and minimize the risk of heat injury. Little consideration has been given to possible over hydration and development of water intoxication. Sufficient epidemiological evidence is available to demonstrate that there is an increasing incidence of water intoxication during military training. This technical report presents revised fluid replacement guidelines for use during hot weather training. It summarizes the development and validation of the fluid replacement guidelines. The end product is an easy to read table that provides the user with the appropriate hourly work time and fluid intake to support work during hot weather training.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA342352
Entities
People
- Michael N. Sawka
- Scott J. Montain
- William A. Latzka
Organizations
- United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine