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 Hypothermia Discussion Forum - Usenet Like Res-Q-Air and Heat Treat Discussion Forum Altitude Illness - Hypothermia Cold Injuries from National Outdoor Leadership School "Alaska Protocols" Hypothermia (cold survival) Hypothermia - Physiology, Signs, Symptoms and Treatment considerations Hypothermia - Powerpoint - Zip Gaelic Wolf - Hypothermia Download Page 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 Winter Camping and Hypothermia Information 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. Hypothermia Prevention, Recognition And Treatment hypothermia Prevention, Recognition and Treatment. hypothermia Prevention, Recognition and Treatment. Articles, Protocols and Research on Lifesaving skills. 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

4. OA Guide To Hypothermia & Cold Weather Injuries OA Guide to hypothermia Cold Weather INjuries. Learn settings. Outdoor Action Guide to hypothermia And Cold Weather Injuries. by Rick Curtis. 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

5. MedlinePlus: Hypothermia hypothermia Outdoor Action Guide to hypothermia and Cold Weather Injuries The primary NIH organization for research on hypothermia is the National Institute on Aging 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 General/Overviews Diagnosis/Symptoms Prevention/Screening ... Children Search MEDLINE for recent research articles on Hypothermia You may also be interested in these MedlinePlus related pages: Injuries and Wounds Symptoms and Manifestations From the National Institutes of Health Hypothermia: A Cold Weather Hazard (National Institute on Aging) Also available in: Spanish General/Overviews Hypothermia (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Hypothermia (National Institutes of Health) Diagnosis/Symptoms Is it Hypothermia? Look for the "Umbles" Stumbles, Mumbles, Fumbles, and Grumbles (National Institute on Aging) Prevention/Screening Extreme Cold: A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Also available in: Spanish Specific Conditions/Aspects Frostbite (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Gangrene (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Outdoor Action Guide to Hypothermia and Cold Weather Injuries (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Treatment Hypothermia: First Aid (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Organizations National Center for Environmental Health Also available in: Spanish National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Also available in: Spanish National Institute on Aging Statistics

6. A Hypothermia Treatment Technology Web-Site hypothermia treatment should start in the field by rewarming victims with equipment supplying warm humidified air or oxygen and warm IVfluids to minimize core-temperature afterdrop. http://www.hypothermia-ca.com/

A Hypothermia Treatment Technology Web Site. EQUIPMENT LINKS RES-Q-AIR IV WARMER ELECTRONIC STETHOSCOPE MC 2000 DRUG CASE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY POWER SUPPLY HYPOTHERMIA BAG HYPOTHERMIA PROTOCOLS Alaskan Protocols JAMA HYPOTHERMIA TREATMENT Treating Hypothermia Scenario's Field Chart Hospital Chart ... Airway Treatment TESTIMONIALS Testimonial 1 Mayday Shorelines OTHER PAGES Links Page Home Page E MAIL "Rescuers have an important role in the first aid medical treatment of victims" World Congress on Drowning Hypothermia treatment starts in the field by rewarming (stabilizing) victims with equipment supplying warm humidified air or oxygen and warm IV-fluids to minimize core-temperature afterdrop.

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8. EMedicine - Hypothermia : Article By Wyatt Decker, MD hypothermia The number of ED encounters with hypothermia is growing, as ever-growing numbers of people take to the wilds in search of adventure. hypothermia is no less a problem in urban http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic279.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Emergency Medicine Environmental Hypothermia Last Updated: August 14, 2001 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Wyatt Decker, MD , Chair and Program Director, Department of Emergency Medicine, Mayo Clinic Coauthor(s): James Li, MD , Mount Auburn Hospital, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Emergency Medicine, Harvard Medical School Wyatt Decker, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: American College of Emergency Physicians Editor(s): Dan Danzl, MD , Chair, Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Louisville Hospital; Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD , Senior Pharmacy Editor, Pharmacy, eMedicine; James S Walker, DO , Program Coordinator, Associate Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center; John Halamka, MD

9. Hypothermia of any emergency, call a doctor! hypothermia. hypothermia is subnormal temperature within the central body water before being overcome by hypothermia. Others have not been able to http://www.walrus.com/~belov/hypothermia.html

Safety First Spring is here and so is the sailing season. The days are longer and warmer but the water temperature is low enough to cause some serious survival problems. Don't be foolish and sail without a wet or dry suit early in the year. A cold dip is a chilling experience and may result in a tragedy which could have been avoided. The following article is meant to be a starting point in the discussion of Hypothermia. It is not the most up to date material and is not intended to be the last word on hypothermia! If you have more up to date information, share it with the fleet. In case of any emergency, call a doctor! Hypothermia Hypothermia is subnormal temperature within the central body. In extreme cases, you die! When a person is immersed in cold water, the skin and nearby tissue may cool very fast. However, it may take 10 to 15 minutes before the temperature of the heart and brain starts to drop. When the core temperature reaches 90 F, unconsciousness may occur. When the core temperature drops to 85 F, heart failure is the usual cause of death. However, a person in cold water may drown because he loses the use of his arms and legs and his consciousness becomes clouded. Survival in cold water depends on many factors. The temperature of the water is only one. Others include body size, fat, and activity in the water to name a few.

10. TOBY Information about a major trial of body cooling in newborn infants. The aim of the trial is to determine whether mild body cooling reduces brain injury following asphyxia. http://www.azzopardi.freeserve.co.uk/TOBY/

TOBY is the name of a new study that aims to determine whether mild whole body cooling of newborn infants reduces brain injury following asphyxia. The full title of the study is "Whole Body Hypothermia for the Treatment of Perinatal Asphyxial Encephalopathy". The study is funded by the UK Medical Research Council and supported by the NHS Research and Development programme. SCOPE , the charity that provides support for people with disabilities, is advising on how to present information about the study to parents. Following a period of training, participating centres will start enrolling infants into the study from November 2002. For more information see here or contact Dr Denis Azzopardi

11. Hypothermia Presentation outline. Gives warning signs, first aid and prevention for hypothermia. http://www.opsafesite.com/ToolBoxTalks/Hypothermia.htm

Search our Site Construction Spanish Purchase Our Products Safety Books Safety CD Rom ... Steel Erection Guide Search Now: Tool Box Talk Hypothermia Presentation Warning Signs Pale, Puffy faced Drowsiness Slurred Speech Shivering First Aid Get medical attention Move to warm area Keep legs higher than head Remove wet clothing or dry off Wrap in dry blankets or additional clothing Cover the head If conscious, give warm fluids Do not rub skin or extremities Prevention HEAT Wear a HAT EAT especially fruits and nuts Be AWARE of weather conditions and work areas Work TOGETHER use the buddy system, keep an eye on each other Wear layers excessive perspiration can conduct the cold Keep your fluid levels up water and juice are best Be aware of medical contraindications age, medications, respiratory problems WEAR A PFD! If You Fall In the Water HELP Heat Escape Lessening Position / Fetal Position Move about only enough to keep head and neck above the surface Keep clothing on until rescued only remove shoes if they are dragging you down Employee Sign In 1994 KCMS Kaar Construction Management Services, LLC

12. Hypothermia.html Management of hypothermia. You may have noticed that it s getting colder outside. It would therefore seem appropriate to review the management of hypothermia. 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.

13. WARNING SIGNS OF HYPOTHERMIA Image illustrating hypothermia symptoms. http://www.islandnet.com/sarbc/resqair/warnhypo.html

WARNING SIGNS OF HYPOTHERMIA More articles and information about Hypothermia from SARBC Including excellent papers by researchers Hayward and Weinberg Back to Res-Q Products Home Page RES-Q Products Inc. E-mail: Robert Douwens Last Updated: Monday, 10-Nov-2003 08:42:09 PST

14. 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

Working Outside in Winter When you hear about hypothermia, you usually envision someone stranded in a terrible winter storm. However, a form of 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. Hypothermia develops when a person gets so chilled that their body is unable to warm up and their natural defenses against cooling start to fail. The chilling conditions of hypothermia set in when the body loses heat faster than it retains heat. Farmers and others who work outside for hours at a time are the most susceptible to hypothermia. Contact with water can bring hypothermia on even faster, be-cause water cools your body temperature 25 to 30 times faster than air. If you are drenched from rain or perspiring heavily, you will lose body heat faster than you would under dry conditions. If you have to work outside in wet conditions, you should try to dress appropriately. Proper clothing includes rain gear, gloves, sturdy work boots, and headgear. About half of your body heat escapes through your head, so wearing a hat can slow down that process. The common symptoms of hypothermia include: uncontrollable shivering, cool skin, rigid muscles, weak pulse, a slow reaction time and slurred speech.

15. HYPOTHERMIA - TREATMENT IN THE FIELD/HOSPITAL Image illustrating body temperature vs symptoms and body temperature vs treatment. http://www.islandnet.com/sarbc/resqair/thermom.html

HYPOTHERMIA - TREATMENT IN THE FIELD/HOSPITAL More articles and information about Hypothermia from SARBC Including excellent papers by researchers Hayward and Weinberg Back to Res-Q Products Home Page RES-Q Products Inc. E-mail: Robert Douwens Last Updated: Monday, 10-Nov-2003 08:42:10 PST

16. 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.

17. HYPOTHERMIA hypothermia protocol by CharlottesvileAlbemarle (Virginia) Rescue Squad. http://warhammer.mcc.virginia.edu/cars/hypothrm.html

LOCAL ALS GUIDELINES HYPOTHERMIA Hypothermia is the accidental lowering of the body's central (core) temperature to 35 degrees C/ 95 degrees F or less. Remember that hypothermia can occur in all seasons, that water greatly accelerates heat loss, and that children and the elderly are at particularly high risk for hypothermia. Remove wet garments, protect against further heat loss, transport supine in a warm environment and avoid rough handling or excess activity. Although stimulation has been reported to cause cardiac arrhythmia's, needed procedures should not be withheld. Monitor cardiac rhythm, establish IV access, and administer supplemental oxygen. The administration of warmed, humidified oxygen or air (if possible) is an effective re-warming therapy. Patients with mild to moderate hypothermia ma be treated with warm blankets and warm packs applied to the trunk only. For unresponsive patients, if pulseless after a 30-45 second check, start CPR. Defibrillate VF/VT up to a total of three shocks, intubate and establish IV access: if the patient is severely hypothermic (temperature 30 degrees C, 86 degrees F or less) then continue CPR but do not administer further shocks or IV medications. The hypothermic heart does not respond to resuscitative medications until warmed. If the patient is warmer (temperature 30 degrees C or more) continue with the appropriate is warmer (temperature 30 degrees C or more) continue with the appropriate resuscitation protocol. Bradycardia is a normal response to lower body temperature and need not be treated in the hypothermic patient with a pulse.

18. Hypothermia Prevention, What To Do To Survive In Water. hypothermia Prevention, adopt a heat conserving strategy, HELP position or huddle. hypothermia Prevention, Recognition and Treatment. hypothermia In Water. 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

19. BBC NEWS | Health | Medical Notes | Hypothermia hypothermia is one of the most deadly coldinduced conditions. Wednesday, 10 February, 1999, 1545 GMT hypothermia. Cold weather leads to a big rise in deaths. 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?

20. 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.

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