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What should you do first if a runner seems confused, hot, and may have heat stroke?

Call 911 and cool the person quickly.

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  1. Call 911 and cool the person quickly ✔
  2. Give them a caffeinated energy drink
  3. Tell them to keep running slowly

Why: Heat stroke is a medical emergency. Call 911, move the person to a cool, shady place, and cool them fast with cold wet cloths or a cold water or ice bath.

Huh, didn't know that: Do not give anything by mouth to a person who is vomiting or unconscious.

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Why did the runner put their water bottle in the shade? They did not want it to get hot-headed.
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Answer: Call 911 and cool the person quickly. Heat stroke is a medical emergency. Call 911, move the person to a cool, shady place, and cool them fast with cold wet cloths or a cold water or ice bath.

  1. Heat-related Illnesses | NIOSH | CDC www.cdc.gov/niosh/heat-stress/about/illnesses.html
    Call 911 for emergency medical care.
    Checked 2026-10-12.
  2. Heat emergencies | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000056.htm
    Do not give the person anything by mouth (not even salted drinks) if the person is vomiting or unconscious.
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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