Place ice bags against the neck, under the arms, and in the groin area,
where large blood vessels lie close to the skin surface, to quickly cool down a
victim of heatstroke.
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By
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Healthwise Staff |
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Primary Medical Reviewer
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William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine |
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Specialist Medical Reviewer
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H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine |
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Last Revised
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September 1, 2011 |