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When treating heat exhaustion how much water should the patient drink?
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∙ 9y ago
When treating heat exhaustion small drinks of water should be given frequently. Remove the person from the heat, into an air conditioned room or into the shade. Loosen any tight clothing, and apply cool compresses to the skin.
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∙ 12y agoNone. Dont ever give fluids by mouth to a patient showing signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Doing so can lead to vomiting and other complications. In the field we have to contact Medical Control to see if they want to us to give water. 99% of the time medics respond to give fluids by IV.
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