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How To Treat Heat Exhaustion

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Things You'll Need

  1. Oral Rehydration Salts
  2. Bandannas
  3. Evacuation Plan
  4. Wilderness First Aid Classes
  5. Water Filters
  6. Ice
  7. Cold Compresses
  8. Thermometers
  9. Evacuation Insurance
  10. Exercise Towels
  11. Ice Chests
  12. Sports Drinks
  13. Sports drinks


Instructions

1.Evaluate for heat exhaustion (see "How to Assess Heat Illness"). If you suspect heat exhaustion, treat with the following steps.
2.Move the person out of direct sunlight, preferably into a cool, shaded area.
3.Have the person lie flat and elevate his or her feet if the person feels dizzy or has fainted suddenly.
4.Have the person rest quietly.
5.Hydrate well with lots of water, a diluted sports drink or oral rehydration solution.
6.Remove heat-retaining clothing.
7.Wet the person down and fan him or her.
8.Place a wet bandanna or thin strip of cotton cloth on the person's forehead, top of the head or back of the neck.
9.Monitor body temperature frequently. If it rises to above 104 degrees, aggressively cool the person (see "How to Treat Heatstroke").









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