Cold & Heat Related Emergency

Cold Emergency:

  • Move the victim to a warm place.

  • Remove wet clothing and cover with blankets.

  • Warm the victim.

  • Give small amounts of warm fluid, non-caffeinated.

  • Call 911 if the victim's condition does not improve.

Heat Emergency:

  • Move the victim to a cool place.

  • Loosen or remove clothing.

  • Wet the skin and fan the victim.

  • Give small amounts of water if the victim is conscious.

  • Call 911 if the victim's condition does not improve.

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Alexandria Clinic, P.A.
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811 3rd Avenue East Osakis, MN 56360
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Copyright 2008 Alexandria Clinic, P.A.  This page was last updated November, 2009.