04/05/2026
WHAT TO DO IMMEDIATELY (ACT FAST)
➟ Call emergency services NOW
→ Heat stroke requires urgent medical care
➟ Move to a cool environment
→ Shade, fan-cooled room, or air-conditioning
➟ Start rapid cooling
→ Cool water, wet cloths, ice packs (neck, armpits, groin), fan + mist
➟ Remove excess clothing
→ Helps heat escape
➟ DO NOT give fluids if confused
→ Risk of choking if drowsy, vomiting, or unconscious
➟ Hospital treatment is essential
→ May require IV fluids, monitoring, and advanced cooling
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⚠️ IMPORTANT WARNING
➟ Heat stroke can worsen quickly and become fatal
➟ Do NOT wait for symptoms to improve at home
➟ Early action can save a life