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Please provide some do's and don'ts on managing heat stress and heat stroke.

22 doctors weighed in across 15 answers

Ignore: Heat stroke is an emergency. Act fast if symptoms of lethargy, confusion or weakness occur.

Answered 7/7/2019

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Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Ignore: Drink plenty of liquids. Wear protective gear . Limit sun exposure.

Answered 3/12/2020

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

Specializes in Nutrition

Ignore: Do drink plenty of fluids to make sure you are hydrated. Dont drink excessive caffeinated products.

Answered 11/27/2017

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Ignore: Keep cool.shade is good. Cool drinks, ice, out if direct sun.

Answered 5/23/2014

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Dr. Neigatha Graney answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Ignore: Handle Heat Exhaustion: Remove clothing, apply wet, cool water compresses to multiple body areas.

Answered 6/22/2014

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Ignore: Rehydrate often and monitor body temperature when exercising or working outdoors.

Answered 7/21/2014

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Dr. Mabria Loqman answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

Ignore: Drink at least 8 oz of fluid for every 15 minutes of moderate activity in hot weather.

Answered 7/3/2014

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Dr. Neigatha Graney answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Ignore: Lose the clothes, get water to drink, and stop what you're doing.

Answered 8/5/2014

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Ignore: Ask seasoned hikers how much fluid to take on a specific trail, for a specific temperature and time.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

Specializes in Surgery

Ignore: Hydrate well make sure your hydration include electrolytes not only water avoid long exposure.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. Margret Rose Dellosso answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Ignore: Drink plenty of water, Wear hat, stay out of direct sunlight, avoid long periods of exercise.

Answered 9/11/2014

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Dr. Richard Taddeo answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Get: Get out of the heat and hydrate with regular water.

Answered 10/24/2014

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Dr. Natalie Hodge answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Ignore: Signs of heat exhaustion include fast heart rate, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness.

Answered 10/26/2014

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Dr. David Trettin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Avoid: Avoid strenuous exercise when daytime temperatures exceed 85 degrees(running, tennis, etc.).

Answered 3/5/2015

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Drink: Drink plenty of electrolyte rich fluid and wear loosing clothes that are of a breathable material.

Answered 6/14/2015

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