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Heat Emergencies Learning Center

Treatments could include:
Have the person lie down in a cool place. Raise the person's feet about 12 inches. Apply cool, wet cloths (or cool water directly) to the person's skin and use a fan to lower body temperature. Place cold compresses on the person's neck, groin, and...
Source:ADAM
Date:June 9, 2008
Hydrotherapy, or water therapy, is the use of water (hot, cold, steam, or ice) to relieve discomfort and promote physical well-being.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
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