Dehydration Chart (based on urine color)

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Dehydration Chart (based on urine color)
Body has plenty of fluids. Clear
Body has adequate fluids. Light yellow
Body is low on water. Dark yellow
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Insect Bites and Stings

• Cover as much skin as possible with clothing.
• Use DEET/permethrin repellants to protect from
  being bitten.
• Check yourself frequently for ticks.
• Use tweezers to remove a tick.

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Weight Management

• Energy balance is the bottom line in maintaining,
  gaining, or losing weight or body fat.
• More calories eaten than used weight gain.
• Fewer calories eaten than used weight loss.
• Key to weight gain or loss is slow and steady
  about one pound a week.

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Womens Health in the Field

• A gynecological or gyn exam is a good way to
  take control of your health.
• Learn birth control options and protection from
  sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
• Personal hygiene in the field.
• During menstrual periods, if showers are not
  available, do a sponge bath.
• Wear cotton underwear and a sports bra designed
  for support.
• Panty liners/sanitary pads should be packed, even
  if you dont expect your period.

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Self-careWho, What, Why

• What is self-care?
• taking care of your own health.
• using the military health care system when you
  need to.
• Self-care is designed to help you do what you
  need to do for your health.
• Remember, you are responsible for your own
  health.

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Self-care Program

• It provides tools and information to help you
  stay healthy or get well quickly.

• Self-care is only for minor health problems.

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How Does the Self-care Program Work?

• Attend a formal class.
• Use the Soldier Health Maintenance Manual.
• Identify symptoms.
• Choose a type of care based on your symptoms.
• Use over-the-counter (OTC), non-prescription
  medications with a green sheet.

OTC medications cannot be shared with your
buddies. Note You cannot use the same complaint
for two consecutive visits.
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What is a Symptom?

• It is a negative change in your health that
  affects the things that you do.
• It is an indication of an illness or condition.
• Examples of symptoms
• Pain
• Headache
• Running nose
• Upset stomach
• Loose stools

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How to Use the Soldier Health Maintenance Manual

• Good Health Basics
• Protecting Yourself
• Wellness for Soldiers

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How to Use the Soldier Health Maintenance Manual

• Head and Chest
• Back and Stomach
• Muscles and Joints

• Skin
• General Symptoms
• Womens Health

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Questions about the Soldier Health Maintenance
Manual

• If you have questions about the symptoms or
  self-care measures described in this manual, ask
  a health care provider.
• If you have questions about over-the counter
  medications described in the Self-care Program,
  ask the pharmacist.

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How to Use the Symptom Evaluation Charts

• The symptom evaluation charts are part of the
  Self-care Program.
• Use these charts when you have a negative change
  in your health.
• Each chart describes a symptom and has questions
  to help you decide whether you should
• Get medical help right away,
• Go to Sick Call, or
• Use a self-care measure.

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How to use the Symptom Evaluation Charts

• Read the symptom evaluation question.
• Answer questions using the Symptom Evaluation
  Chart.
• Follow the YES or NO arrows to determine the type
  of care.
• If you answer YES to one or more questions.
• Get medical help right away, or
• Go to sick call.
• If you answer NO to all questions, self-care may
  be appropriate.

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Symptom Evaluation Charts

• Head and Chest
• Nose or Sinus Problems
• Back and Stomach
• Back Pain
• Muscles and Joints
• Muscle pain
• Skin
• Scrapes
• Womens Health
• Menstrual Symptoms

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