What to do when suffering from a heat-related injury?

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Summers in Taiwan are hot and humid, and working a manual job outdoors for an extended period of time can lead to heat-related injuries.

If such a situation happens to a workmate, what are the best treatments to reduce injury?

1. Move the workmate to a shaded area and remove his shirt and trousers

2. If the workmate vomits, turn him on his side to avoid choking

3. Drink cold water with salt in it or an electrolyte drink

4. Fan the workmate while placing a towel soaked in ice water over his neck, armpit or groin to help him cool down