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What To Do If You Suspect Hypothermia-- Move the victim to warm shelter.
Check breathing and heartbeat. You should check very closely for as long
as two minutes. Start CPR if necessary. Remove victims clothing. Lay
victim in a level face up position with a blanket or other insulation
beneath them. Wrap victim in warm blankets, sleeping bag or other warm
covering. If medical attention is not near or is delayed, apply heating
pads or hot water bottles to the head, neck, chest and groin. Do Not
Apply heat to arms or legs or give them a hot bath. This forces blood
out through the cold extremities and back to the heart, lungs, and brain
which will further drop the core temperature. Apply warmth by direct
body to body contact. Never give alcoholic beverages but if they are
alert enough you can give them hot drinks. |
