You are on a hike down the Bright Angel Trail of Grand Canyon National Park. It is a 9-mile out-and-back hike; water, shade, and bathrooms are available at the turn-around point. It's mid-August and the temperature is expected to reach triple digits by early afternoon. The day heats up quickly and it's close to 90º F by 10 am. You are ¼ mile from the turnaround point (meaning you’ve hiked about 4.25 miles from the trailhead) when you hear a man who appears to be in his 60s complaining of the heat. He begins to stagger a little while walking and is sweating profusely. He finally sits down and seems unable to walk any further. His friend mentions he was hospitalized four years ago for a heart attack and currently taking a diuretic to help prevent a second heart attack. a. What are the steps that must be taken when responding to this patient? What might be wrong with this patient? What are your immediate concerns? Does this situation require a call to 9-1-1/Search and Rescue? What care would you provide?

You are on a hike down the Bright Angel Trail of Grand Canyon National Park. It is a 9-mile out-and-back hike; water, shade, and bathrooms are available at the turn-around point. It's mid-August and the temperature is expected to reach triple digits by early afternoon. The day heats up quickly and it's close to 90º F by 10 am. You are ¼ mile from the turnaround point (meaning you’ve hiked about 4.25 miles from the trailhead) when you hear a man who appears to be in his 60s complaining of the heat. He begins to stagger a little while walking and is sweating profusely. He finally sits down and seems unable to walk any further. His friend mentions he was hospitalized four years ago for a heart attack and currently taking a diuretic to help prevent a second heart attack. a. What are the steps that must be taken when responding to this patient? What might be wrong with this patient? What are your immediate concerns? Does this situation require a call to 9-1-1/Search and Rescue? What care would you provide?