…..example, in the shade or indoors.
Then cool them aggressively.
Best option for severe heat illness or heatstroke:
- Cold-water immersion from the neck down, if practical and safe
If immersion is not available:
- Wet the skin with cool or cold water
- Fan continuously
- Apply wrapped ice packs to groin, armpits, cheeks, palms and soles
Only give fluids if the person is fully conscious and able to swallow.
Tomorrow we look at treating life-threatening heat illness in children under five.
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