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Wilderness First Aid For Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
Updated June 2026 // This article is based on current wilderness medicine guidance, including the Wilderness Medical Society Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Heat Illness: 2024 Update. Whether you are managing a guided expedition through the Sierra Nevada, running a trail, or just enjoying a weekend hike, summer heat presents a serious and often underestimated objective…
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