What is the primary treatment for all heat-related injuries?

The primary treatment for all heat-related injuries is focused on eliminating exposure to heat. This is crucial because continuing exposure can exacerbate the condition and lead to more severe injuries, such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke. By removing the individual from the heat source, whether that be moving them indoors to a cooler environment, providing shade, or otherwise facilitating cooling, you effectively start the recovery process.

This option prioritizes addressing the root cause of the heat-related injury—excessive heat—allowing the individual's body to begin cooling itself. While other treatments, such as administering cold water or altering the environment for cooling purposes, are important supportive measures, they are most effective after ensuring that the person is no longer in a hazardous heat exposure scenario. Providing food intake, while it can be necessary under certain conditions (like dehydration), is not a direct remedy for heat-related injuries and doesn't directly address immediate heat exposure. Thus, eliminating exposure is the foundational step needed before pursuing additional treatments or interventions.