1. Hypothermia Information about hypothermia, what it is, how it affects you and its treatment. By the Search and Rescue Society of British Columbia. http://www.sarbc.org/hypo.html

Hypothermia Res-Q-Air and Heat Treat Discussion Forum Altitude Illness - Hypothermia "Alaska Protocols" Hypothermia (cold survival) Hypothermia - Physiology, Signs, Symptoms and Treatment considerations Hypothermia - Powerpoint - EXE (zip) Download here (690k) Hypothermia - Powerpoint - ZIP Download here (657k) Hypothermia Prevention, Recognition and Treatment Hypothermia-Related Deaths Alaska, October 1998-April 1999 Hypothermia - SPECIAL SITUATIONS Andrew D Weinberg, MD An important study to be read! Excellent paper! *** Hypothermia / Surviving the cold / Workers' Compensation Board of B.C. link updated again Courtesy of Robert Douwens at Res-Q Products Safety And Survival Hypothermia Special Report On Cold Stress (Hypothermia) And Heat Stress THERMAL AND CARDIOVASCULAR CHANGES DURING THREE METHODS OF RESUSCITATION FROM MILD HYPOTHERMIA John Hayward One of the most important studies to be read! Check out the difference between cardiac, esophageal, tympanic, rectal temperatures. *** Winter Camping and Hypothermia Hypothermia Graphics Warning Signs of Hypothermia Heat Loss - Losing it 5 ways Treatment in the Field/Hospital H.E.L.P. and Huddle - Cold Water Survival

2. The MacScouter -- Scouting Resources Online hypothermia information compiled from various sources and authors by Chuck Bramlet. http://www.macscouter.com/KeepWarm

The Winter Camping and Hypothermia files were compiled from various sources and authors, by Chuck Bramlet, ASM Troop 323, Thunderbird District, Grand Canyon Council, Phoenix, Az. To the best of our knowledge, all of this information is in the public domain. Please Note: The information contained on these pages is NOT intended to replace sound medical advice. If you have any questions on these subjects, please do not ask the authors or the MacScouter ask your physician or emergency medical personnel. If you have any resources to add to this collection, please send them to me to include here. Are you looking for other hypothermia survival and winter camping resources? Visit the MacScouter's Bookstore. Table of Contents Being Prepared to Survive by Norman MacLeod Wilderness Survival Preparedness Systematic Hypothermia ("X-Y" Chart) by Kevin Hamilton Some Advice on Keeping the Tent Dry by Tony Wesley Hypothermia (General Description) by Michael R.Schmehl

3. OA Guide To Hypothermia & Cold Weather Injuries OA Guide to hypothermia Cold Weather INjuries. Learn about the recognition and treatment of hypothermia, frostbite and other injuries in backcountry http://www.princeton.edu/~oa/safety/hypocold.shtml

Outdoor Action Guide to Hypothermia And Cold Weather Injuries by Rick Curtis - Adobe Acrobat version (107K) Adobe Acrobat Reader - free for downloading Traveling in cold weather conditions can be life threatening. The information provided here is designed for educational use only and is not a substitute for specific training or experience. Princeton University and the author assume no liability for any individual's use of or reliance upon any material contained or referenced herein. Medical research on hypothermia and cold injuries is always changing knowledge and treatment. When going into cold conditions it is your responsibility to learn the latest information. The material contained in this workshop may not be the most current. How We Lose Heat to the Environment Radiation - loss of heat to the environment due to the temperature gradient (this occurs only as long as the ambient temperature is below 98.6). Factors important in radiant heat loss are the surface area and the temperature gradient. Conduction - through direct contact between objects, molecular transference of heat energy

4. Hypothermia Prevention, Recognition And Treatment hypothermia Prevention, Recognition and Treatment. Articles, protocols and research on the lifesaving skills of keeping hypothermia victims alive by core http://www.hypothermia.org/

Hypothermia Prevention, Recognition and Treatment. Articles, Protocols and Research on Life-saving skills. The recommended treatment of hypothermia in the field is core rewarming to prevent post-rescue collapse. PROTOCOLS Alaskan Protocol JAMA TREATMENT Treating Hypothermia Scenarios Field Chart Hospital Chart RESEARCH Dr. A. Weinberg Dr. J. Hayward PUBLICATIONS Rescue 1 Rescue (Expanded) Airway Rewarming Airway Treatment ... Hypothermia in Animals HYPOTHERMIA WHAT TO DO In Water On Land OTHER PAGES Home Page Links Page View Guest Book Sign Guest Book ... E MAIL For your convenience HypothermiaTreatment Equipment Links Courtesy of www.hypothermia-ca.com

5. Georgia Farm Bureau Safety Hypothermia When you hear about hypothermia, you usually envision someone stranded in a terrible winter storm. However, hypothermia can occur when it's wet, windy and up to 50 or 60 degrees Fahrenheit. This condition is most common in cold weather, but infants and the elderly can develop hypothermia at temperatures greater than 60 degrees Fahrenheit. http://www.gfb.org/safety/winter.htm

6. Cold Weather Precautions Preventing Hypothermia Tips for preventing hypothermia. http://www.sema.state.mo.us/hyptho.htm

Cold Weather Precautions Preventing Hypothermia The Missouri Department of Health and the State Emergency Management Agency warn Missourians to take extra precautions during severe cold weather to avoid suffering cold-related illnesses or hypothermia. Hypothermia occurs when the body's temperature falls below normal. Early and mild symptoms include: shivering, slurred speech, mental slowness or lethargy, muscular stiffness and clumsiness. Symptoms of severe hypothermia include mental confusion, disor ientation, stupor or coma, absence of shivering, stiff or rigid muscles, shallow and very slow breathing, weak pulse and a fall in blood pressure. If symptoms are detected, especially in the elderly, seek immediate medical help. To prevent Hypothermia take the following precautions: * Wear several layers of warm, loose-fitting clothes. * Sleep with plenty of blankets. * Eat hot, nutritious meals. * Maintain daily contact with someone outside your home. * Avoid the use of alcoholic beverages. * Place emergency phone numbers in a handy place.

7. EMedicine Health - Hypothermia Information on hypothermia and its causes, symptoms, and treatments. hypothermia is defined as a core, or internal, body temperature of less than 95 degrees http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/6232-1.asp

Search September 9, 2005 Registration Healthcare Professionals You are in: Environmental Exposures and Injuries Hypothermia Hypothermia Overview Hypothermia has been a military problem ever since Hannibal lost nearly half of his troops while crossing the Pyrenees Alps in 218 B.C. and has continued to plague military campaigns through both world wars and the Korean War. Today, with the popularity of an expanding number of winter sports and increasing at-risk populations, hypothermia has slowly become a civilian, urban problem. Last updated: Aug 10, 2005 Hypothermia Causes Sections Hypothermia Overview Hypothermia Causes Hypothermia Symptoms When to Seek Medical Care Exams and Tests ... Authors and Editors Dementia is not something that happens only to older people. Learn about causes and treatment options. Stress, fear, or worries can lead to severe anxiety, which can have a serious impact on your life. Do you need to seek help? Anxiety Asthma Cholesterol Depression ... Healthcare Professionals We subscribe to the HONcode principles. Verify here Medicine is a constantly changing science, and clearly established therapies are not always available for every condition. New research findings necessitate continual changes in drug and treatment therapies. The authors, editors, and publisher of this journal have used reasonable efforts to provide up-to-date, accurate information that is within generally accepted medical standards at the time of publication. However, as medical science is ever evolving, and human error is always possible, the authors, editors, and publisher (or any other involved party) do not guarantee total accuracy or comprehensiveness of the information in this article, nor are they responsible for omissions, errors, or the results of using this information. The reader should confirm the accuracy of the information in this article from other sources. In particular, all drug doses, indications, and contraindications should be confirmed in package inserts.

8. Hyperthermia/Hypothermia Because of spinal cord injury, the temperature of the body has an increased tendency to fluctuate according to the temperature of the environment. http://calder.med.miami.edu/pointis/hype.html

OTHER COMPLICATIONS OF SPINAL CORD INJURY: HYPERTHERMIA/HYPOTHERMIA Because of your spinal cord injury, the temperature of your body has an increased tendency to fluctuate according to the temperature of the environment. If you are in a hot room your temperature may increase (hyperthermia); if you are in a cold room, your temperature may decrease (hypothermia). This occurs because of the altered function of the autonomic nervous system. The higher the level of injury, the greater the tendency for fluctuations in your body temperature. Hyperthermia Hyperthermia refers to an elevation in body temperature. For example, it may occur on a hot day if you are out-of-doors, sitting in a hot car, or covered with too many blankets. One or more of the following symptoms may indicate hyperthermia: Skin feels hot and dry and appears flushed. Feeling of weakness Dizziness Visual disturbances Headache Nausea Elevated temperature Pulse is generally rapid and may be irregular or weak. It is important that you attempt to prevent hyperthermia when exposed to an overheated environment.

9. Hypothermia Prevention, Recognition And Treatment hypothermia Prevention, Recognition and Treatment. Articles, protocols and research on the lifesaving skills of keeping hypothermia victims alive http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

10. Hypothermia And Near Drowning Outlines of diagnosis, early treatment and management of the diver with hypothermia and neardrowning. From Diving Medicine Online. http://scuba-doc.com/hypoth.htm

Comprehensive information about diving and undersea medicine for the non-medical diver, the non-diving physician and the specialist. Web This Site Immersion Hypothermia and Cold Water Near-drowning What is hypothermia and near-drowning? Hypothermia is a lowered body temperature less than 95 degrees F. Cold water near-drowning is considered a submersion accident often leading to unconsciousness or coma in water temperatures of 70 degrees F or less. A long submersion time is considered 4 to 6 minutes or greater. (See further discussion below) Why is this important to scuba divers? Decompression sickness or air embolism often lead to immersion hypothermia and cold water near-drowning as the natural consequences of these diving accidents. How does this occur? The body loses heat to the environment by: Conduction , the transfer of heat by direct contact with the water, air or ground Convection , the transfer of heat by air or water that moves away Radiation, the transfer of energy by non-particulate means, heat loss from an unprotected head Evaporation , conversion of water droplets (sweat) into water vapor, thereby absorbing calories of heat.

11. Hypothermia Prevention, What To Do To Survive In Water. hypothermia Prevention, adopt a heat conserving strategy, HELP position or huddle. http://www.hypothermia.org/inwater.htm

Hypothermia Prevention, Recognition and Treatment. Articles, Protocols and Research on Life-saving skills. The recommended treatment of hypothermia in the field is core rewarming to prevent post-rescue collapse. PROTOCOLS Alaskan Protocol JAMA TREATMENT Treating Hypothermia Scenarios Field Chart Hospital Chart RESEARCH Dr. A. Weinberg Dr. J. Hayward PUBLICATIONS Rescue 1 Rescue (Expanded) Airway Rewarming Airway Treatment ... Hypothermia in Animals HYPOTHERMIA WHAT TO DO In Water On Land OTHER PAGES Home Page Links Page View Guest Book Sign Guest Book ... E MAIL For your convenience HypothermiaTreatment Equipment Links Courtesy of www.hypothermia-ca.com

12. BBC NEWS | Health | Medical Notes | Hypothermia Exposure to the cold is estimated to cause 30000 deaths a year in the UK. hypothermia is one of the most deadly coldinduced conditions. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/medical_notes/276284.stm

CATEGORIES TV RADIO COMMUNICATE ... INDEX SEARCH You are in: Health: Medical notes News Front Page World ... Programmes SERVICES Daily E-mail News Ticker Mobile/PDAs Text Only ... Help EDITIONS Change to World Wednesday, 10 February, 1999, 15:45 GMT Hypothermia Cold weather leads to a big rise in deaths Exposure to cold is estimated to cause 30,000 deaths a year in the UK. The causes vary, and include increased susceptibility to flu and other viruses. However, hypothermia is one of the most deadly cold-induced conditions and, if not caught and treated early on, can lead to a rapid decline in the body's ability to function normally. What is it? Hypothermia occurs when the body's core temperature is lowered due to exposure to cold. It can occur even at mild temperatures if exposure is prolonged. The body's natural defences against the cold consist of restricting the flow of blood to the skin so as to prevent heat loss, along with shivering and releasing hormones to generate heat. These measures are limited and are usually inadequate to maintain body temperature in cold environments. What are the symptoms?

13. Hypothermia Information about hypothermia, what it is, how it affects you and its treatment. By the Search and Rescue Society of British Columbia. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

14. Hypothermia.html Management of hypothermia in a clinical setting. Much of the information is also useful in the field. By John Hickey. http://www.theberries.ns.ca/Archives/Hypothermia.html

Management of Hypothermia You may have noticed that it's getting colder outside. Moreover, some of my patients have informed me that the Almanac is predicting a hard winter. It would therefore seem appropriate to review the management of Hypothermia It goes without saying that the best management is prevention , so encourage your patients to dress properly in low temperatures, accounting for dampness and wind chill. Never-the-less we will continue to see cases of hypothermia in the Emergency Room. Warmed, humidified O Esophageal rewarming tubes are used extensively in Europe and may soon be available in North America. Once this temperature is attained you proceed with ACLS recognizing that the medications may accumulate and reach toxic levels, so the interval between boluses should be longer than normal. This interval, and the frequency of defibrillation attempts is somewhat empirical, but recusitation attempts should not be stopped until the patient has been rewarmed to normal or near normal temperature. Endotracheal intubation and the placing of other tubes must be done gently, as these patients have a lower fibrillation threshold.

15. Emergency Blankets (Space Blankets) And Life Blankets - Harrison Insulating Syst Emergency blanket, survival, space blankets from Harrison Insulating Systems for hypothermia treatment, first aid, shock, rescues, disasters and evacuations. Supplied to NHS, police, medical product bodies. http://www.hisystems.co.uk/

Emergency Blankets and Space Blankets from Harrison Insulating Systems Emergency Supplies We are one of the UK's premier manufacturers and suppliers of high quality 'Life' brand Emergency Blankets (sometimes known as 'Space Blankets' or ' Life Blankets '), Reusable Blankets and Marathon Recovery Capes. Within this site you will find details on our product lines, information on the best ways to use the blankets, some additional information about hypothermia. Emergency Blanket Reusable Blanket Marathon Cape Disaster Planning Management ... Evacuation Blankets Pressing the function key will enable full screen viewing. Harrison Insulating Systems, Underbank Way, Carr's Industrial Estate, Haslingden, Rossendale, Lancashire BB4 5HR ENGLAND Web Hosting and Search Engine Submission by Gconnect Emergency Blankets ... Site Map

16. SARBC - Hypothermia - Physiology, Signs, Symptoms And Treatment hypothermia http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

17. MedlinePlus: Hypothermia hypothermia. From the National Institutes of Health; hypothermia A Cold Weather Hazard Statistics; hypothermiaRelated Deaths United States, http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/hypothermia.html

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Other health topics: A B C D ... List of All Topics Hypothermia Contents of this page: From the NIH Overviews Treatment Prevention/Screening ... Seniors Search MEDLINE/PubMed for recent research articles on Hypothermia You may also be interested in these MedlinePlus related pages: Injuries and Wounds Symptoms From the National Institutes of Health Hypothermia: A Cold Weather Hazard (National Institute on Aging) Also available in: Spanish Overviews Hypothermia (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Winter Weather FAQ (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Treatment Hypothermia: First Aid (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Prevention/Screening Extreme Cold: A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Also available in: Spanish Preventing Frostbite and Hypothermia (National Safety Council) Specific Conditions Chilblains (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Frostbite (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Related Issues Working Outside in Winter (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Hypothermia

18. The Gaelic Wolf Scouting Pages Topics include Cell phones in the woods, ADD, hypothermia, dealing with death, first aid, game, and activities. http://gaelwolf.com/gaelwolf/

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19. MedlinePlus Hypothermia hypothermia http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

20. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Hypothermia hypothermia occurs when more heat is lost than the body can generate. If any symptoms of hypothermia are present, especially confusion or changes in http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000038.htm

@import url(/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Hypothermia Contents of this page: Illustrations Alternative names Definition Considerations ... References Illustrations Exercise - dress appropriately Skin layers Alternative names Return to top Low body temperature; Cold exposure Definition Return to top Hypothermia is dangerously low body temperature, below 95°F (35°C). Considerations Return to top People most likely to experience hypothermia include: Very old or very young Chronically ill, especially with heart or circulation problems Malnourished Overly tired Under the influence of alcohol or drugs Causes Return to top Hypothermia occurs when more heat is lost than the body can generate. It is usually caused by extended exposure to the cold. Common causes include: Being outside without enough protective clothing in winter. Falling overboard from a boat into cold water. Wearing wet clothing in windy or cold weather. Heavy exertion, not drinking enough fluids, or not eating enough in cold weather. Symptoms Return to top 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

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