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hypothermia is when YOUR BODY LOOSES HEAT FASTER THAN IT CAN PRODUCE IT.
when your body temp drops below 96 degrees F..... THEN you will start to go into the first stage of hypothermia.
hypothermia accures when you dont have propper clothing in the winter and u go outside then your body will start to loose heat faster than it can produce it.
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What to do first hypothermia?
Move victim to a warm place.
What is first aid for hypothermia?
Hypothermia TreatmentIf possible, take the victims temperature. If temperature is below 95 degrees, get medical help immediately.Move the victim to a warm room or shelter as soon as possible.Remove any wet clothing from the victim.Wrap the victims in blankets, coats or towels wrapping the center of the body first then the head, neck and groin.If necessary, gently hug the victim so your body heat will help to warm them.To increase the body temperature, if possible, have the victim drink warm non-alcoholic beverages.If the victim is unconscious and not breathing, administer CPR. Continue with the warming process (hypothermia patients sometimes appear to be dead, but administering CPR can be very successful.What Not to Do in Hypothermia Treatment:Do not use a warm bath on an elderly patient, this may cause the cold blood to reach the heart and brain too suddenly and cause a stroke or heart attack.Do not give the victim alcoholic beverages to drink.Do not aggressively rub or massage the victim in extreme cases of hypothermia because there may be a risk of a heart attack (be gentle, it is very important).A good guide to use for hypothermia is by how much the victim is shivering. If the victim can stop shivering on their own, then the hypothermia is mild. But if the victim can not stop shivering, then the hypothermia is moderate to severe.FOR MORE INFORMATION AND VIDEO GO TO:http://www.emergencysuppliesinfo.com
How do you treat a murder victim?
Respect the victim by executing the offender.
What should you do to treat hypothermia?
To treat hypothermia, it is important to gradually warm the person by removing wet clothing, covering them with blankets, and giving them warm fluids to drink. It is also important to seek medical help immediately.
What is the best way to treat a victim of cold water immersion?
If the hypothermia is mild, it can be treated by warm blankets and warm fluids in as warm an environment as possible. Drying off the victim (if wet) will help as well, as water is extremely efficient at conducting heat away from the body. In severe cases, immediate hospitalization is required. Ironically, if the victim appears to be dead, maintaining the hypothermic condition can increase their eventual chance of recovery, by reducing the amount of critical cell damage associated with heart failure and stopped breathing.
How do you treat the victim of cold water immersion?
To treat a victim of cold water immersion, first, remove them from the cold environment and gently warm them, preferably using dry blankets or warm, dry clothing. Avoid rapid rewarming methods, such as hot baths, as they can cause shock. Monitor their breathing and circulation, and seek medical attention immediately, as hypothermia can have serious complications. If the victim is conscious, provide warm, non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated beverages to help raise their core temperature.
What is a way to treat hypothermia?
warm them up slowly and remove any wet clothes
How should hypothermia victims treated?
Wrap the victim with blankets. Warming blankets
How do you treat a victim of cold immersion?
wrap the victim in a blanket and provide warm drinks
How do you treat victim of cold water immersion?
wrap the victim in a blanket and provide warm drinks
What are some concerns in treating hypothermia?
Anyone who aids a victim of hypothermia should also look for signs of frostbite and be aware that attempting to rewarm a frostbitten area of the body before emergency help arrives can be extremely dangerous.
What doctor treat trauma victim?
trauma specialist
