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Heatstroke

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Heatstroke is a life-threatening condition caused by dangerously high body temperature and failure of heat regulation. It requires urgent cooling and emergency medical care.

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Emergency Medical Care

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Heatstroke requires urgent emergency treatment.

Minutes·💪 High effort

Cold Water Immersion

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Cold water immersion is highly effective for severe exertional heatstroke.

Minutes·💪 High effort

Move to Shade

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Moving to a cool shaded area reduces ongoing heat exposure.

Immediate·💪 Low effort

Remove Excess Clothing

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Removing excess clothing supports body cooling.

Immediate·💪 Low effort

Fans and Airflow

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Airflow increases evaporative cooling.

Minutes·💪 Medium effort

Hydration If Conscious

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Small sips of cool fluids may help if fully conscious.

Minutes·💪 Low effort

Avoid Alcohol During Heat Exposure

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Avoiding alcohol may reduce dehydration and heat illness risk.

Preventive·💪 Medium effort

Rapid Cooling

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Immediate cooling is critical in heatstroke.

Minutes·💪 High effort

Cool Wet Towels

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Cool wet towels may assist evaporative cooling.

Minutes·💪 Medium effort

Electrolyte Replacement

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Electrolyte replacement may support recovery from heat exposure.

Hours·💪 Low effort

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