Hypothermia Symptoms

Risk factors
... Being in extreme cold, wearing wet clothes — especially in the presence of wind — and being in cold water can all play a part in increasing your chances of hypothermia. People who are elde...

When to seek medical advice
... The signs and symptoms of the person suffering from exposure to the cold are the strongest indications of hypothermia. Seek immediate medical care for any person who has been exposed to cold air or wa...

Hypothermia Prevention

Prevention
... For people most at risk of hypothermia — those who are older, have mental or physical impairments or who are homeless — community outreach programs and medical and social support services ...

Hypothermia Treatment

Complications
... Complications depend on how low your body temperature falls. If you''re in water, you may lose consciousness and drown before your temperature drops low enough to cause death by hypothermia. Other com...

Treatment
... Seek immediate medical attention for anyone who appears to have hypothermia. Until medical help is available, follow these guidelines for caring for someone with hypothermia. What to do Move the perso...

Hypothermia Other

Overview
... Unlike other warmblooded animals that have a layer of hair or blubber to keep them warm, you need an extra layer of clothing to keep you warm when it''s cold outside. Without that extra layer of cloth...

Is it Hypothermia? Look for the “Umbles” — Stumbles, Mumbles, Fumbles, and Grumbles
... Older people who lower the thermostat to cut heating bills raise their risk of hypothermia, a potentially fatal condition in which the body’s temperature drops for a prolonged period. Hypothermia is a...