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Essential First Aid Steps for Heatstroke: Rest, Cooling, and Hydration

In a recent advisory video, NHK WORLD-JAPAN discussed the crucial steps to take in providing first aid for heatstroke. Emphasizing the importance of swift action, the video outlines measures such as moving to a cooler environment, bodily cooling techniques, and the importance of hydration and salt intake. In severe cases, it stresses the urgency of seeking immediate medical treatment.

  • Immediately move the person to a shaded or cool area when heatstroke is suspected.
  • Lay the person down and elevate their legs.
  • Loosen or remove clothing and socks to help reduce body temperature.
  • Use ice packs or wet towels on areas rich in arteries such as the neck, armpits, and inner thighs for effective cooling.
  • Provide water for the person to drink and allow them to consume salt in small amounts.
  • In cases where the person is unconscious or symptoms are severe, seek immediate medical attention at a hospital.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN is “the international service of Japan’s public media organization NHK.” NHK World-Japan is operated by Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK). The goal of NHK World-Japan is stated as “to promote a deeper international understanding of Japan, introducing the latest events in Japan through news and other programs.”

“Overall, we rate NHK World-Japan Left-Center biased based on story selection that slightly favors the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to a clean fact check record.”

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Official website: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/

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