tailieunhanh - BASIC SURVIVAL MEDICINE

The literature in book form is a veritable cornucopia of analytical information covering both basic and applied aspects of invertebrate pathology. Atlases and manuals are available that enable the identification of a wide range of insect pathogens. Some of these have also included a limited number of techniques to be used predominantly for preparing entomopathogens for isolation and identification. A large number of techniques for the isolation, identifi- cation, production and evaluation of insect pathogens are scattered throughout the literature. However, a single comprehensive manual of techniques in insect pathology has heretofore not been available. When confronted with the need to work on a new pathogen. | BASIC SURVIVAL MEDICINE Foremost among the many problems that can compromise a survivor s ability to return to safety are medical problems resulting from parachute descent and landing extreme climates ground combat evasion and illnesses contracted in captivity. Many evaders and survivors have reported difficulty in treating injuries and illness due to the lack of training and medical supplies. For some this led to capture or surrender. Survivors have related feeling of apathy and helplessness because they could not treat themselves in this environment. The ability to treat themselves increased their morale and cohesion and aided in their survival and eventual return to friendly forces. 4-1 One man with a fair amount of basic medical knowledge can make a difference in the lives of many. Without qualified medical personnel available it is you who must know what to do to stay alive. REQUIREMENTS FOR MAINTENANCE OF HEALTH To survive you need water and food. You must also have and apply high personal hygiene standards. Water Your body loses water through normal body processes sweating urinating and defecating . During average daily exertion when the atmospheric temperature is 20 degrees Celsius C 68 degrees Fahrenheit the average adult loses and therefore requires 2 to 31iters of water daily. Other factors such as heat exposure cold exposure intense activity high altitude burns or illness can cause your body to lose more water. You must replace this water. Dehydration results from inadequate replacement of lost body fluids. It decreases your efficiency and if injured increases your susceptibility to severe shock. Consider the following results of body fluid loss A 5 percent loss of body fluids results in thirst irritability nausea 1 __1_ J J and weakness. A 10 percent loss results in dizziness headache inability to walk and a tingling sensation in the limbs. A 15 percent loss results in dim vision painful urination swollen tongue deafness and a numb feeling in the