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Treatment of heat stroke is by prompt and rapid
cooling, either by immersion in cold water, or by
evaporative cooling, that is the repeated wetting of the
skin while it is fanned strongly.
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According to my professional advisers heat
stroke can be prevented by avoiding prolonged strenuous
physical exertion in conditions of high temperature or
humidity. If such exertion cannot be avoided gradual
physical adjustment to high temperature conditions is
advised. In addition adequate fluids should be taken
before and during exertion and the body should be
adequately exposed to permit sweating. Alcohol and drugs
which decrease sweating or affect thermoregulation should
be avoided.