tsp no. 081-t-1053-0 practice individual preventive medicine countermeasures
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TSP No. 081-T-1053-1
Practice Individual Practice Individual Preventive Medicine Preventive Medicine
CountermeasuresCountermeasures
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TSP No. 081-T-1053-2
The number of active duty military inpatients dispositioned from U.S. Army MTFs located in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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TSP No. 081-T-1053-3
Harshness of the environment
Natural defenses reduced by fatigue and exposure
Breakdown in basic sanitation
Reasons for Vulnerability
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TSP No. 081-T-1053-4
Wear Several Loose Layers of Clothing
Protect Against Cold Injury - 1
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TSP No. 081-T-1053-5
Protect Against Cold Injury - 2
Exercise Toes To Increase Circulation
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TSP No. 081-T-1053-6
Change Your Socks
Protect Against Cold Injury - 3
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TSP No. 081-T-1053-7
Drink Plenty of Water
Protect Against Cold Injury - 4
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TSP No. 081-T-1053-8
Drink Plenty of Water
Protect Against Heat Injury - 1
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TSP No. 081-T-1053-9
Protect Against Heat Injury - 2
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TSP No. 081-T-1053-10
Protect Against Heat Injury - 3
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TSP No. 081-T-1053-11
Drink extra water before combat operations
Maintain excess water in your system
Drink no more than 1½ quarts per hour
Drink no more than 12 quarts per day
Protect Against Heat Injury - 4
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TSP No. 081-T-1053-12
In a Chemical Environment, Individual is More Prone to Heat Injury
Protect Against Heat Injury - 5
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TSP No. 081-T-1053-13
Rest whenever possible
Eat meals to replace salt
Do NOT take herbal-type medications, diet supplements, or performance-enhancing drugs
Protect yourself from exposure
Protect Against Heat Injury - 6
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TSP No. 081-T-1053-14
Protect Against Arthropod Bites & Diseases
Apply lotion to exposed skin
Apply repellent to uniform
Keep sleeves down and trouser legs tucked
Check for ticks twice a day
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TSP No. 081-T-1053-15
Protect Against Poisonous Plants & Animals
Look inside of sleeping bag and boots
Keep sleeves down and trouser legs tucked
Do not play with snakes
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TSP No. 081-T-1053-16
Protect Against Contaminated Food & Water
Drink water from approved
sources only
Eat from approved sources only
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TSP No. 081-T-1053-17
Protect Against Human Waste - 1
Cat-hole Straddle trench
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TSP No. 081-T-1053-18
Protect Against Human Waste - 2
Pail Latrine Burn-Out Latrine
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TSP No. 081-T-1053-19
Protect Against Soil & Common Objects
Wash your hands--* After using the latrine.* Before touching eating utensils or food.* After eating.* After handling dirty items.* Frequently during day to keep free of germs.
Hand-sanitizing gel good for cleaning hands.
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TSP No. 081-T-1053-20
Maintain Personal Hygiene on the Move - 1
Always carry these items with you:
* A bar of soap, washcloth, or baby wipes
* Toilet paper, or baby wipes
* Toothbrush and toothpaste
* Shampoo
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TSP No. 081-T-1053-21
Maintain Personal Hygiene on the Move - 2
Use foot powder
Remove boot inserts at night
Use antifungal solution and cream
Alternate boots
Use boot/sock liners
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TSP No. 081-T-1053-22
Maintain Level of Nutrition
MRE - Standard individual ration for operations~1,300 calories
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TSP No. 081-T-1053-23
Resist Stress
Talk - Relax - Integrate - Friendship
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TSP No. 081-T-1053-24
Use a latex prophylactic (condom)
Avoid high-risk sexual behaviorsHaving more than one sexual partnerChanging sex partners frequentlyHaving sex with high-risk individualsSexual practices such as anal sex
Control alcohol intake
Protect Against STDs
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TSP No. 081-T-1053-25
HIV contagious in same way STDs are
Prevent sexual transmission – know your partner
Prevent transmission through shared needles or syringes
Protect Against HIV/AIDS
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TSP No. 081-T-1053-26
Adverse Effects of Tobacco - 1
Using tobacco affects your ability to function when you are in the field
Smoking has tactical hazards—
* Cigarette smoke can be detected up to 300 meters down wind
* The flame can be detected by enemy snipers
* There are possibilities of starting a fire
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TSP No. 081-T-1053-27
Smoking can be hazardous to a soldier’s health and his buddy’s
Health hazards--Chronic diseases of heart and lungs CancerStrokeHigh blood pressure
Adverse Effects of Tobacco - 2
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TSP No. 081-T-1053-28
Adverse Impact on Soldiers
Watering eyes Runny nose Cough Loss of smell and taste Increase in heart rate More easily fatiguedElevation in blood pressureDecreased appetiteDiarrhea, constipation, or bothReduced staminaDecreased ability to recover from illness and injuryDecreased blood circulation to the brainDecreased night vision
Adverse Effects of Tobacco - 3
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TSP No. 081-T-1053-29
Adverse Effects of Tobacco - 4
Don't allow tobacco products to cause you to let your buddies down or cause your unit to not accomplish its mission!