For the Record - Sept. 18, 2007
Heatstroke: An Aug. 31 article in Section A about how to care for heatstroke victims stated that they should not be given fluids. According to the National Institutes of Health, victims should be given fluids if they are conscious and able to sip them. If victims are not conscious, fluids are typically administered intravenously.
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