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. Victim is cool, clammy, dizzy, has a headache, and may have cramps. Liquids and rest with a lowered head recommended. Caused by too rapid an ascent to above about 9,000 feet. Victim has headache, drowsiness, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting and abnormal sleep patterns.