Hypothermia victims should be moved to a warm, dry location as quickly as possible, while avoiding rapid rewarming that can cause shock. Remove any wet clothing and cover them with dry blankets or clothing to retain body heat. If the person is conscious and able to swallow, offer warm, non-Alcoholic Beverages to help raise their body temperature. Seek medical attention immediately, as severe hypothermia can be life-threatening.
With medical treatment
With medical treatment
Hypothermia is an emergency and should be treated by a doctor.
With medical treatment
about 100
Death, if not treated.
Wrap the victim with blankets. Warming blankets
Patients in whom hypothermia is suspected should be immediately warmed by gently removing wet clothing and providing dry clothing, blankets and shelter.
put warm clothes on
A patient who fell through the ice was treated for hypothermia because they had a dangerously low body temperature. Hypothermia sets in once the body temperature falls below 95 degrees.
The greatest danger for a person with hypothermia, unless treated in time, is death.
Hypothermia is primarily an urban phenomenon associated with alcoholism, drug addiction, mental illness, and cold--water immersion accidents. The victims are often homeless male alcoholics.