Posted on Nov 27, 2021
Royal Marines: Body monitors to prevent training deaths
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."'Education is paramount'
If untreated, heat stroke can lead to multiple organ failure, permanent disability or in the worst cases loss of life.
When heat stroke occurs, the goal is to reduce the core body temperature to below 39.5°C within 30 minutes to limit damage to the body's cells.
Maj Erik Nielsen said: "Royal Marines' training is arduous. It pushes people to their physiological limits but no-one should die in training from heat illness.
"We do not want to lose anyone and, therefore, process and education is paramount."
Sports medical doctor of the Royal Marines, Dr Ross Hemingway, described the technology as "exciting and cutting edge".
"We are much better educated, prepared and trained to deal with heat illnesses than we were five to six years ago," he added."...
..."'Education is paramount'
If untreated, heat stroke can lead to multiple organ failure, permanent disability or in the worst cases loss of life.
When heat stroke occurs, the goal is to reduce the core body temperature to below 39.5°C within 30 minutes to limit damage to the body's cells.
Maj Erik Nielsen said: "Royal Marines' training is arduous. It pushes people to their physiological limits but no-one should die in training from heat illness.
"We do not want to lose anyone and, therefore, process and education is paramount."
Sports medical doctor of the Royal Marines, Dr Ross Hemingway, described the technology as "exciting and cutting edge".
"We are much better educated, prepared and trained to deal with heat illnesses than we were five to six years ago," he added."...
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