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Hypothermia

We Will Cover. What is HypothermiaHow the body is affected by the coldThe unprotected swimmerOur body's own insulationSymptoms of HypothermiaTreatmentPreventionSummary. HYPO/2. What is Hypothermia?. Body core temperature drops below 37?CWater has 25 times greater heat conduction than airWat

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Hypothermia

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    1. Hypothermia

    2. We Will Cover What is Hypothermia How the body is affected by the cold The unprotected swimmer Our body's own insulation Symptoms of Hypothermia Treatment Prevention Summary

    3. What is Hypothermia? Body core temperature drops below 37°C Water has 25 times greater heat conduction than air Water requires 1,000 times more energy to heat than air Diving in any of the world’s seas can reduce diver’s core body temperature

    4. How does it affect the body? Hypothalamus located in the brain body’s temperature control regulator Increased secretion of urine Goose pimples Vasoconstriction Metabolism increased Shivering

    5. Cold, Wet, Wind, Fatigue = Killer/ Hypothermia

    6. Body Fats Protect! Areas of greatest heat loss are... Head Neck Sides Groin Women survive longer than men in cold water

    7. Clinical Features Blue pallor, numbness = 36.5°C Violent shivering = 36°C Confusion, poor decision making, = 35°C uncontrollable shivering Clumsy, loss of co-ordination and = 34°C dexterity Shivering ceases - Muscles Spasms = 33°C Loses use of arms and legs

    8. Clinical Features Victim appears drunk or drugged = 32°C Loss of Consciousness = 30°C Cessation of Heartbeat & Breathing = 28°C which leads to death

    9. Treatment Remove the victim from cold water and dress them in dry clothing (if available) Keep victim in “Huddle” position Rewarm with survival bag or by body heat of others Give warm drinks if available (soup) Never Give Alcohol

    10. Treatment Severe Cases: Rewarm in (42şC) bath under medical supervision C.P.R. if necessary Reheating is complete when victim starts to sweat

    11. Prevention Wear good insulating garments (diving suits, headgear and windcheaters) Reduce exercise in water to conserve strength and reduce heat loss Acclimatisation to cold over long periods

    12. Summary What is Hypothermia How the body is affected by the cold The unprotected swimmer Our body's own insulation Symptoms of Hypothermia Treatment Prevention

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