Question

A 19-year-old collapses during a marathon with hyperthermia confusion and dry skin. Suspecting heat stroke what is the best immediate intervention

Accepted Answer

Rapid active cooling measures e.g. ice-water immersion

Answer

Wrap in warm blankets

Answer

Oral hydration only

Answer

IV hydrocortisone

Answer

Salt tablets orally

Practice question

A 19-year-old collapses during a marathon with hyperthermia confusion and dry skin. Suspecting heat stroke what is the best immediate intervention