crpf samachar may_ june-2012 - Central Reserve Police Force

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Medical Morbidity
Medical preventive aspects in training
Here are some potential Medical problems
and preventive aspects to prevent morbidity and
mortality during Training-
1-Heat related injuries- Diseases-Serious type-
Heat Stroke/ Heat Exhaustion with dehydration.
(Most potential threat) -Less serious type-Heat
Syncope/Heat Cramp/Heat rashes.
Importance-Heat Injuries are frequent and
most lethal during training
Prevention-1-Acclimatization- At least 3-5
days should be given to trainees to acclimatize
with weather conditions before starting of training
programme.During this period only light exercise
shall be allowed.
2-Hydration-(Most important preventive
step) Adequate water and ORS(or Nimbu-Pani
with Salt) intake during outdoor exercise which
will replenish water and Electrolyte loss during
Outdoor Exercises. -Water with ORS intake must
be started before starting the outdoor exercise/
run. -¼-½ glass water with ORS must be taken
regularly by trainees during long run. -Water
hydration must be continued after conclusion of
long run/exercise for 1-2 hours.
3-Outdoor exercises to be conducted only
during cooler hours of the day (Morning/
Evening).
4-Lecture delivery to trainees elaborating
Causes/ Sign/Symptoms and prevention from
Heat Illness.
2-Physical injuries- Diseases-Injuries to
Ankle/Knee Joints. Other injuries due to fall on
ground/fall from height
Importance-These injuries may cause long
lasting/ permanent damage to body parts.
Prevention-Regular Muscle /Ligament
strengthening specific exercises for Ankle and
Knee joint.
Early diagnosis and complete Treatment of
injuries(this will prevent long term complications).
3-Communicable diseases and Malaria-
Diseases-Upper Respiratory Infection
(like Common Cold) Gastro-Intestinal
Diseases(Diarrhoea and Vomiting)
Importance-These Health problems are very
frequent and can affect mass population causing
greater per person per day loss of training.
Prevention-Simple Hygienic habits adaption
like keeping cloth in front of mouth before
Coughing and Sneezing.
Frequent hand washing (Specially after
returning back from outdoor)
Drinking safe and purified water by adequate
Boiling/Chlorine treatment/RO filtered water.
Use of Impregnated Mosquito Nets,Mosquito
repellent cream/coil to prevent Mosquito Bite.
4-Any old Disease- Diseases-Diabetes
Mellitus/Hypertension/Cardiac diseases
Importance-These Diseases may aggravate
during training.
Prevention-Pre Training Medical examination
including Blood test/ECG etc must be done to
rule out unmanifested/asymptomatic Health
problems.
These Medical problem were frequently
encountered during Training,preventing them,we
may prevent precious life and per person per day
loss of training.
Compiled by-
Dr. Shekhar Kansara
SMO,CIAT Silchar