First Aid for Heat Exhaustion & Stroke: Essential Reminders for Airmen

When treating someone for heat exhaustion or stroke, remind the airman to:

- Call for medical assistance ASAP.

- Move the casualty to a cool place, preferably shaded.

- Remove excess clothing and cool the person down by any available means- immersion in cool water, spray mist, wet sponging, fanning.

- If conscious, give the person cold fluids to drink.

- Have the person lie down with feet elevated.

- Loosen tight clothing.

- Monitor vital signs and level of consciousness.

- If the person vomits, turn them on their side to prevent choking.

- Stay with the person until medical assistance arrives.