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HEAT-RELATED ILLNESS

 

Treatment

What steps can be taken to cool the body during heat exhaustion?  

 

•         Drink water, clear juice, or a sports beverage.
 

•         Rest.
 

•         Take a cool shower, bath, or sponge bath.
 

•         Seek an air-conditioned environment.
 

•         Remove restrictive clothing, equipment, and helmets.
 

 

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