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Which of the signs of generalized hypothermia would cause casualty display?
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Casualty may appear drowsy and confused
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What can hypothermia do to you?
Hypothermia is known to cause bruising
Why do you only use an AED once on a hypothermic casualty?
A lower body temperature, as in a hypothermia situation, will have a significant affect on the electrical activity of the heart which may cause the AED to shock when it is not needed.
Can hypothermia cause deaths?
sure can
What can cause overall weakness?
Overall weakness (otherwise known as generalized weakness) is usually caused by having a low blood pressure or feeling fatigued. Some potential causes of overall weakness are dehydration, strokes, hypothermia and heat exhaustion.
Can heart problems cause hypothermia?
No. But the converse is true
What is the cause of primary hypothermia?
Primary hypothermia occurs when the body's heat-balancing mechanisms are working properly but are subjected to extreme cold.
What causes low body temp in cats?
Some things that cause low body temp are, exposure to the cold,alcoholism,possibly hypothermia, and some medications can cause this as well.
What was the cause Casualty figures rise shockingly?
cause you are stupid
What is the cause of hypothermia?
Your body's core temperature dropping too low
In what conditions could drinking alcohol cause hypothermia?
body temperature actually decreases.people who drink and then go out into the cold weather are at increased risk for hypothermia
What kind of situation could cause hypothermia?
being in the cold for 2 long
Can your body temperature stop your Heart?
yeah. Hypothermia and hyperthermia can cause cardiac arrest
