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Call for Emergency
Help
Dial 999 to request professional
medical assistance.
Cool Down the Body
While waiting for medical help, you can start to
cool the person down. Use any available means
to lower their body temperature:
04 WHAT TO DO WHEN SOMEONE GET
Cool Water - If the person is conscious and
HEAT STRESS can swallow, offer them cool water to drink.
You can also use cool, damp cloths or towels
to wipe their body. Concentrate on
The steps below are intended to provide
immediate aid while waiting for medical areas with high blood flow like
professionals to take over, the neck and armpits.
Ice Packs or Cold Compresses -
Move to a Apply ice packs or cold
compresses to their neck and
Cooler Place armpits. Avoid putting ice
directly against the skin, you can
If possible, move the use a cloth or towel as a barrier.
person to an air-
conditioned room or a Fan the Person - Use a fan to create air
shaded area. Avoid movement, which can help with the cooling
direct sunlight and heat. process.
Monitor the Person Do Not Give Medication
Keep a close watch on the Do not give the person any
person's condition. If their medications, such as aspirin or
condition worsens or they lose acetaminophen, to reduce fever.
consciousness, be prepared to These medications can interfere with
perform CPR if necessary. the body's ability to cool itself.
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HOWEVER, IT'S IMPORTANT TO SEEK PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ATTENTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
H O W E V E R , I T ' S I M P O R T AN T T O S E E K P R O F E S S I O N AL M E D I C AL AT T E N T I O N AS S O O N AS P O S S I B L E .
H E A T S T R O K E C AN L E AD T O S E R I O U S C O M P L I C AT I O N S , S U C H AS O R G AN D AM AG E AN D E V E N
HEAT STROKE CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS COMPLICATIONS, SUCH AS ORGAN DAMAGE AND EVEN
D E A T H , I F N O T T R E AT E D P R O M P T L Y AN D E F F E C T I V E L Y .
DEATH, IF NOT TREATED PROMPTLY AND EFFECTIVELY.
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