What is the first aid treatment for heat exhaustion?

• Remove victim from heat.

• Sponge or spray with cool water. Fan victim. Stop if victim develops goose bumps or shivers.

• If victim is conscious and can take fluids, have victim drink 16 oz/0.5 L every 30 minutes of electrolyte/carbohydrate mixture, juice or milk until recovered.

• Get medical attention if person doesn't continually improve.

• Do not ignore symptoms. If untreated, heat-related illnesses get worse.

• Do not give victim any stimulant, including alcohol and cigarettes.

• Do not apply ice directly to skin.

• Do not allow victim when cooling to become so cold that he or she shivers.

• Do not leave victim alone.

• Do not use rubbing alcohol or anything other than water on the victim's skin.

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Heat exhaustion often requires immediate medical attention. Find out what to do for someone who develops heat exhaustion by watching this video, which features emergency medicine specialist Dr. Leigh Vinocur.