Medical Surveillance Monthly Report (MSMR). Volume 5, Number 2, March 1999
Abstract
In September 1997, the MSMR summarized the US Army's experience with regard to hyponatremia associated with heat stress and excessive water consumption ("overhydration/hyponatremia"). In the same issue, results of an epidemiologic investigation of a cluster of severe cases of overhydration/hyponatremia, along with recommendations to reduce the risk of this preventable, potentially life-threatening injury were reported. In April 1998, the Army revised its fluid replacement guidelines to lessen the risk of overhydration/hyponatremia during military training in heat stressful conditions. To assess potential impacts of increased awareness, enhanced prevention education efforts, and the fluid replacement policy change, rates of hospitalizations and outpatient visits of active duty soldiers for overhydration/hyponatremia were compared during similar periods prior to and subsequent to the new policy's implementation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA497194
Entities
People
- John Brundage
- Kimmle F. Kohlhase
- Mark V Rubertone
- Robert F. DeFraites
Organizations
- Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center