Hypothermia

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  1. Call an ambulance if you suspect hypothermia

Symptoms of hypothermia in adults and children include:

  • Confusion, memory loss, or slurred speech
  • Drop in body temperature below 95 Farenheit
  • Exhaustion or drowsiness
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Numb hands or feet
  • Shallow breathing
  • Shivering

In infants, symptoms include:

  • Bright red, cold skin
  • Very low energy level
  1. Restore Warmth Slowly

  • Get the person indoors.
  • Remove wet clothing and dry the person off, if needed.
  • Warm the person’s trunk first, not hands and feet. Warming extremities first can cause shock.
  • Warm the person by wrapping him or her in blankets or putting dry clothing on the person.
  • Do not immerse the person in warm water. Rapid warming can cause heart arrhythmia.
  • If using hot water bottles or chemical hot packs, wrap them in cloth; don’t apply them directly to the skin.
  1. Begin CPR, if Necessary, While Warming Person

If the person is not breathing normally:

  • For a child, start CPR for children.
  • For an adult, start adult CPR.
  • Continue CPR until the person begins breathing or emergency help arrives.
  1. Give Warm Fluids

  • Give the person a warm drink, if conscious. Avoid caffeine or alcohol.
  1. Keep Body Temperature Up

  • Once the body temperature begins to rise, keep the person dry and wrapped in a warm blanket. Wrap the person’s head and neck, as well.
  1. Follow Up

  • At the hospital, health care providers will continue warming efforts, including providing intravenous fluids and warm, moist oxygen.