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Hypothermia (cont.)

Medical Author:
Chad S Crystal, MD
Coauthor:
John G McManus Jr, MD
Medical Editor:
Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Jeter (Jay) Pritchard Taylor III, MD

Prevention

Prepare well before embarking on any cold weather activities.

  • Make sure you are conditioned physically with adequate nutrition and rest.

  • Travel with a partner.

  • Wear multiple layers of clothing, loosely fitted. Cover the head, wrists, neck, hands, and feet and try to remain dry.

  • In an emergency, drink cold water rather than ice or snow.

  • Be wary of wind and wet weather because they increase the rate of heat loss.

  • Keep the homes of the elderly heated to at least 70°F (21.1°C), especially the sleeping area.

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