title: Carbohydrate-electrolyte solutions during field training: an overview.
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.
authors.affiliation: Heat Research Division, U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine, Natick, MA.
authors.forename: P C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Szlyk
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Rose
authors.forename: R P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Francesconi
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Matthew
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Schilling
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Whang
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002241:Carbohydrates / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004573:Electrolytes / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006359:Heat Exhaustion / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008889:Military Personnel; D009825:Oklahoma; D015532:Rehydration Solutions / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013781:Texas; D014883:Water-Electrolyte Imbalance / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D002241:Carbohydrates; D004573:Electrolytes; D015532:Rehydration Solutions