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 March 25, 2008 in 

Heat stroke (sun stroke) represents the complete breakdown of the heat control process . . . This is a true emergency. . . . The patient will be confused, very belligerent and uncooperative . . . . Spray with water or other suitable fluid and fan vigorously to lower the core temperature through evaporative cooling. This is the one time in medicine when it may be justifiable to urinate on your patient.


“Wilderness Medicine, Beyond First Aid, 5th Edition” (William Forgey)

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  1. Michael March 25, 2008 at 12:50 pm - Reply

    I thought the only time it was appropriate to urinate on a patient was if his ass was on fire.

  2. Ron in Houston March 25, 2008 at 3:25 pm - Reply

    Damn, I’ve been pissed on a number of times when I didn’t have heatstroke.

  3. Terry Stop March 25, 2008 at 7:34 pm - Reply

    @ Ron in Houston.

    Yeah, but did they tell you it was raining?

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