An outdoors emergency may develop at any time with lightning-quick speed. Take into account the relative accessibility of outside professional medical care. Prevent further injury to the victim. Maintain adequate body warmth and treat for shock. Thoroughly consider the situation before you plan a course of action.
Speed is less important than correct response.
Ideally, one person should stay with the victim and two should go for help. Messengers seeking help should have written information as to the location and nature of the injury. Advise messengers to save strength for the return trip. Victim is uncoordinated, confused, delirious and convulsing. Body temperature must be lowered immediately by sponging with tepid water, fanning and cool drinks.