Stage 2: Short-term "swim failure" occurs 3-30 minutes following immersion in cold water. The muscles and nerves in the arms and legs cool quickly. Manual dexterity, hand grip strength, and speed of movement all can drop by 60% - 80%. Even normally strong persons can lose the strength necessary to pull themselves out of the water or even to keep their head above water. Death occurs by drowning.
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In polar regions of Earth, FIRST, cold air chills the water molecules.
Cold water
Warm air and warm water. Cold air and cold water keep ice cooler longer.
Lead nitrate is soluble in cold water.
When water vapor gets cold it condenses into condensation.
You can experience collapse of arterial blood pressure, leading to cardiac arrest.
cardiac arrest
panic vertigo involentary gasping hypilation
panic vertigo involentary gasping hypilation
cold shock
cold water immersion influences muscle
The organs in the core of your body are cooled, eventually leading to loss of consciousness and death.
The organs in the core of your body are cooled, eventually leading to loss of consciousness and death.
swimming failure
wrap the victim in a blanket and provide warm drinks
wrap the victim in a blanket and provide warm drinks
With a heating device close to the stern