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Anyone who spends much time outdoors in cold weather can get hypothermia. You can also get it from being cold and wet, or under cold water for too long. Babies and old people are especially at risk. Babies can get it from sleeping in a cold room.
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/hypothermia.html
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/hypothermia.html
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Hypothermia occurs when more heat is lost than the body can generate. It is usually caused by ... As people develop hypothermia, their abilities to think and move are often lost slowly. In fact, they may even be unaware that they need emergency treatment. Someone with hypothermia also is likely to have frostbite.
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000038.htm
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Accidental hypothermia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hypothermia (from Greek ὑποθερμία) is a condition in which an organism's temperature drops below that required for normal metabolism and body functions. In warm-blooded animals, core body temperature...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accidental_hypothermia
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Hypothermia — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment, prevention of a life-threatening cold body temperature. ... Ulrich AS, et al. Hypothermia and localized cold injuries. Emergency Medical Clinics of North America. 2004;22:281.
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/hypothermia/DS00333
www.mayoclinic.com/health/hypothermia/DS00333
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How to administer first aid for hypothermia. ... Wet or inadequate clothing, falling into cold water, and even having an uncovered head during cold weather can all increase your chances of hypothermia. ... Hypothermia is defined as an internal body temperature less than 95 F (35 C). Signs and symptoms include:
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/first-aid-hypothermia/FA00017
www.mayoclinic.com/health/first-aid-hypothermia/FA00017
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Hypothermia Prevention, Recognition and Treatment. Articles, protocols and research on the life-saving skills of keeping hypothermia victims alive by core rewarming techniques. ... Hypothermia Prevention, Recognition and Treatment. Articles, Protocols and Research on Life-saving skills.
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www.hypothermia.org/
www.hypothermia.org/
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Hypothermia Prevention, adopt a heat conserving strategy, H.E.L.P. position or huddle. ... Hypothermia is defined as a body core temperature less than 35 degrees Celsius. Decreased consciousness occurs when the core temperature falls to approximately 32 to 30 degrees.
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www.hypothermia.org/inwater.htm
www.hypothermia.org/inwater.htm
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Outdoor Action Guide to; Hypothermia And Cold Weather Injuries ... Any temperature less than 98.6 degrees can be linked to hypothermia (ex. hypothermia in the elderly in cold houses) or peripheral circulation problems such as trench foot and frostbite.
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www.princeton.edu/~oa/safety/hypocold.shtml
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