NORTH KOREA COUNTRY HANDBOOK

with water, and fan the casualty. Have them drink small amounts of
water every 3 minutes. Ensure they stay quiet and rest.
Heat Stroke
This is a severe heat injury caused by extreme loss of water and salt and
the body’s inability to cool itself. The casualty may die if not cooled
immediately. Symptoms are a lack of sweat, hot and dry skin, headache,
dizziness, fast pulse, nausea and vomiting, and mental confusion leading
to unconsciousness. Immediately get the casualty to shade. Loosen
clothing and lay them on a stretcher or similar item 45 cm off the
ground. Pour water on and fan them. Massage their arms, legs, and
body. If the casualty regains consciousness, let them drink small
amounts of water every 3 minutes.
EFFECTS OF COLD
COLD WEATHER SURVIVAL
In extreme cold, a soldier can become numb and indifferent to nonessential
tasks. Essential tasks require more time and effort. It has been
repeatedly demonstrated that at temperatures lower than -10° F, all other
problems lose significance in the personal battle for survival. The
human body must be protected. To remain functional, it must be kept
clean, dry, and reasonably warm, and normal body processes must be
maintained. Rest and nourishment are vital. Remember four basic rules:
■ Keep in shape.
■ Drink plenty of water.
■ Eat to keep fit.
■ Maintain a positive attitude.
WINDCHILL
When a high wind is blowing, we feel much colder than when it is calm.
Windchill is a measure of the combined effects of wind and temperature.
To effectively gauge it, some scale must be used; the most commonly
used is the windchill chart. The windchill chart (shown on page
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