Citation

Szlyk PC, Rose MS, Francesconi RP, Matthew W, Schilling D, Whang R. Mil. Med. 1991; 156(6): 305-308.

Affiliation

Heat Research Division, U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine, Natick, MA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1991, Association of Military Surgeons of the United States)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1852283

Abstract

The rationale and methods of evaluating two carbohydrate-electrolyte solutions at a field training exercise in hot weather are presented in this overview. The carbohydrate-electrolyte solutions were formulated to produce a multipurpose replacement beverage which could satisfy diverse requirements of troops working in hot climates. Several uses of these beverages include replacement of electrolytes and fluid while in Mission Oriented Protective Posture IV, fluid replacement for mild heat casualties, and oral rehydration therapy for treatment of diarrheal losses.

Language: en