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CHAPTER 5

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HYPOTHERMIA

Hypothermia is a condition where the body temperature decreases

because the body can’t generate enough heat to maintain its normal

temperature. It can be serious and usually occurs where victims have

been immersed in water (under 68 degrees) for extended periods of

time. If you encounter a possible hypothermia victim call for help on

the radio and get the person out of the water.

Symptoms are:

1. Shivering that if condition is advanced may stop.

2. Confusion, clumsiness or slurred speech.

3. Rigid muscles.

4. Semiconscious to unconscious.

Treat hypothermia by the following:

 Remove wet clothing.

 Monitor the victim’s pulse and breathing.

 Rapidly apply heat to the body core by using blankets, naked

bodies or warm water.

 Do not give the person any food or drink.

 Do not warm the arms and legs. Warming of these extremities

can be fatal.

Follow up immediately with medical authorities!

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