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Instructor/Advisor

Dr. Nicholas SantaBarbara

Abstract

Emergency first responders around the world are called upon to act in a moment's notice. These community members are exposed to high levels of physical exertion in unknown environments and stress, while responsible for the safety of civilians. Due to this responsibility, these first responders must be physically able to perform the best they can. In the same manner as athlete hydration, being heavily researched and implemented, hydration assessments and protocols must be made and acted upon for this specific population. There are many ways to assess hydration, such as taking body weight measurements before and after an emergency event, urine osmolality and color, and blood variables. With more resources for our emergency first responders, they are able to perform their profession at the best of their ability.

Hydration Assessment and Protocol: Emergency First Responders

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