07 July 2022

Hypothermia

Hypothermia is an emergency & dangerous condition that occurs when humans are exposed to cold & very cold temperatures. Hypothermia can also occur when humans feel cold due to rain, sweat & submerged in cold water.

Some other things that cause Hypothermia:
- Wet clothes
- Insufficient heating
- The room is too cold
- Being outdoors for a long time

When exposed to cold temperatures, the human body begins to lose heat more quickly, then the body temperature becomes lower & eventually the energy in the body will be exhausted & lost.

Consequences of too low body temperature & loss of energy:
- Disorders of the brain, so they become confused, can't think & lose their memory
- Disturbances in the body & muscles, so they can't move, can't talk & feel very tired
- Disorders of the skin that causes shaking & the skin becomes red

Some things that can be done to treat Hypothermia:
- Take the victim to a dry & warm place
- Use warm & dry clothes & blankets to warm the chest, neck & head
- CPR
- Medical treatment




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