25/09/2026
🚨 WHAT TO DO WHEN…?
Heat Stroke During an Outdoor Event
Collapse with altered mental status and possible cardiac complications
Heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency that can happen when the body becomes dangerously overheated. Confusion, altered consciousness, seizures, or collapse are warning signs that require immediate action.
🆘 What should you do?
✅ Call emergency medical services immediately.
✅ Move the person to a cooler area and remove excess clothing.
✅ Begin rapid cooling with cold water, wet towels, ice packs, or other available cooling methods.
✅ Monitor breathing and responsiveness continuously.
✅ If the person becomes unresponsive and is not breathing normally, start CPR and use an AED if available.
❌ Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious or severely altered patient.
⏱️ Act fast. Cool first, and continue monitoring while waiting for advanced medical care.
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