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Heatstroke — Do This Now | AidNow

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Heatstroke

●Critical

⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Continued heat exposure
Dehydration

Quick summary

Call 112. Move to cool place. Wet skin and fan. Ice on neck and groin.

Do This Now

Step 1: Call 112 immediately
Step 2: Move to shade or cool indoor space
Step 3: Remove excess clothing
Step 4: Cool with wet cloths, fan, and ice packs on neck/armpits/groin
Step 5: Monitor breathing — CPR if needed

Do Not

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT give aspirin or fever medicine — they do not help heatstroke.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT use ice-cold bath if it causes shivering in conscious person — follow dispatcher advice.

How to Call for Help

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112. Say heatstroke — not responding / confused.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Report outdoor work or sport in extreme heat.

When Professional Care Is Needed

Any suspected heatstroke is an emergency.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Hospital cooling and organ support are required.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Continue cooling until ambulance arrives.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Cool rapidly and call for help. Do not give fluids if unconscious.

This helper does not contact emergency services. You must call yourself.

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