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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A person exposed to extreme heat has hot dry skin, confusion, seizure, or unconsciousness.
The essentials if you need to act right now.
Call 112. Move to cool place. Wet skin and fan. Ice on neck and groin.
What might I see? Observable signs — no diagnosis required.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Hot skin — may be dry or still sweating.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Confusion, agitation, seizure, or unconsciousness.
Optional deeper explanation — not required to act.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Body temperature rises above 40°C and organs fail.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Heatstroke kills quickly without aggressive cooling.
Check the scene before you approach.
Civilian-safe actions you can take.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112. Move person to coolest available place.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Lay flat. Remove outer clothing.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Apply wet sheets and fan continuously.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Place ice packs on neck, armpits, and groin.
When and how to get professional help.
Any suspected heatstroke is an emergency.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Cool rapidly and call for help. Do not give fluids if unconscious.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112. Say heatstroke — not responding / confused.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Report outdoor work or sport in extreme heat.
Dangerous actions, when not to attempt rescue, and common myths.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT give aspirin or fever medicine — they do not help heatstroke.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT use ice-cold bath if it causes shivering in conscious person — follow dispatcher advice.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Heatstroke always means the person has stopped sweating
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Sweating may continue especially in exertional heatstroke. Mental status change and hot body are key.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Delaying treatment because skin is not dry.
Other scenarios in the same family.
Cold water rescue
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A person was submerged or immersed in cold water and is cold, confused, or not breathing.
Decompression sickness
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — After scuba diving or rapid altitude change, a person has joint pain, rash, weakness, confusion, or breathing trouble.
Hypothermia
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A person exposed to cold is shivering, confused, clumsy, or has stopped shivering.
Lightning strike
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A person was struck by lightning or found near a strike. They may be unresponsive or have burns.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Hospital cooling and organ support are required.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Continue cooling until ambulance arrives.