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The Figure presents a recommended hypothermia treatment algorithm. This algorithm presents the recommended actions that providers should take for all possible victims of hypothermia.
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hypothermia.org/weinberg.htm
hypothermia.org/weinberg.htm
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How can hypothermia victims be recognized? ... These victims appear dead. Cold water immersion victims have been fully resuscitated when treated carefully with a variety of rewarming techniques ranging from warm blankets to complete cardiopulmonary bypass techniques in major hospitals.
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Hypothermia treatment starts in the field with hypothermia equipment supplying warm humidified air or oxygen and warm IV-fluids to minimize core-temperature afterdrop. ... Optional Hypothermia Equipment for the Treatment of Hypothermia victims in the field, during transportation and in the emergency room.
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www.hypothermia-ca.com/
www.hypothermia-ca.com/
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Hypothermia victims should be treated as gently as possible during treatment and evacuation, since the function of the heart can be seriously impaired in hypothermia victims. Rough handling can cause life-threatening disruptions in heart rate.
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www.hampton.gov/floodplain/weather/hypothermia.html
www.hampton.gov/floodplain/weather/hypothermia.html
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People rescued from cold water immersion and all but the mildest hypothermia cases should be treated by medical professionals. As hypothermia victims start to rewarm, ... Hypothermia victims should be treated gently to avoid cardiac arrhythmia induced by rough handling. And no alcohol or drinks with caffeine should be given.
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www.areavoices.com/outdoors/?blog=51810
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If you notice someone in the beginning stages of hypothermia, you should act quickly to warm them and then seek medical attention if it is needed. Hypothermia victims have a greater likelihood of survival if they are treated promptly.
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www.ehow.com/how_2048228_seek-medical-attention-hypothe...
www.ehow.com/how_2048228_seek-medical-attention-hypothermia-victims.html
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Improper or aggressive rewarming of victims suffering from severe hypothermia can result in an abundance of other problems, including heart failure. Remember that in cases of moderate or severe hypothermia, the victim must be evacuated and treated by a medical professional if at all possible.
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www.wildernessutah.com/brain/hypothermia.html
www.wildernessutah.com/brain/hypothermia.html
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In case of signs of deaths specific for the hypothermic victim it should not be .... We are sure that some of the patients we treated for hypothermia in ...
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ftp.rta.nato.int/public//PubFullText/RTO/MP/RTO-MP-HFM-...
ftp.rta.nato.int/public//PubFullText/RTO/MP/RTO-MP-HFM-168///MP-HFM-168-07.doc
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Hypothermia victims with moderate to critical symptoms should always be treated by medical professionals as soon as possible. After medical treatment, victims should be protected from the cold and kept warm.
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www.seagrant.umn.edu/coastal_communities/hypothermia
www.seagrant.umn.edu/coastal_communities/hypothermia
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