Heatstroke

Heatstroke

Step 1

Move the casualty away from the sun heat to the nearest coolest place with shade

Step 1
Step 2

Step 2

Reduction of the body temperature by all possible means such as , Remove as much of the casualty’s clothing as possible, Wrap the casualty with a wet cold towel or cloth and spray cold water on them from time to time, Apply ice packs on the neck, under the armpits and on the groin and Give the casualty drinks that contain minerals to compensate the liquids that were lost from the body.

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