If the person is unconscious, not breathing normally, bleeding heavily, or rapidly getting worse, call 102 now and go to the nearest emergency hospital.
Call now if: Confusion, fainting, very high temperature or no sweating: call 102 (heat stroke is an emergency).
Call 102 nowGeneral health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.
Call 102 first in an emergency. Move to a cool shaded place, loosen clothing, cool the body with water and fanning, and give sips of water or ORS if awake.
Answer a few questions for guidance on how urgently to seek care. This is triage, not a diagnosis.
Quick assessmentMove to a cool shaded place, loosen clothing, cool the body with water and fanning, and give sips of water or ORS if awake.
Do not give drinks to someone who is confused or vomiting.
What should I do for heat stroke?
Move to a cool shaded place, loosen clothing, cool the body with water and fanning, and give sips of water or ORS if awake.
What should I not do for heat stroke?
Do not give drinks to someone who is confused or vomiting.
When should I call 102 for heat stroke?
Confusion, fainting, very high temperature or no sweating: call 102 (heat stroke is an emergency).
SI summary (own words); CDC, MedlinePlus first aid, Nepal Red Cross as references