HEAT EXHAUSTION TREATMENT

Lower Body Temperature

• Get the person out of the heat and into a cool environment.
• If air-conditioning is not available, fan the person.
• Spray the person with a garden hose, get him or her into a cool shower or bath, apply cool compresses, or give the person a cool sponge bath

Rehydrate

• Give cool, nonalcoholic and non caffeinated beverages as long as the person is alert.

REST

• Have the person avoid physical activity for the rest of the day. Give over the counter acetaminophen if the person has a mild headache.