61. Off-Season Boating, Cold Shock And Hypothermia OffSeason Boating, Cold Shock, hypothermia (2 page Acrobat PDF file, 583K). Main Page. OFF-SEASON BOATING, COLD SHOCK and hypothermia. hypothermia. http://www.enter.net/~skimmer/coldwater.html

CONTENTS Off-Season Boating, Cold Shock and Hypothermia Recent Accidents in Cold Water Hypothermia References On-Line General Boating Safety ... "Off-Season Boating, Cold Shock, Hypothermia" (2 page Acrobat PDF file, 583K) Main Page OFF-SEASON BOATING, COLD SHOCK and HYPOTHERMIA The risk of falling overboard or capsizing may be small, but the threat-to-life of such accidents is most serious. There are no crowds of boaters on lakes and rivers in the colder months of the year. Fishermen work their favorite coves nearly undisturbed. On inland waters, migrating waterfowl appear in the fall and return again in the spring as soon as the ice goes out. The fine, breezy days of spring and fall are the best of days for many open boaters. There are trade-offs for these blessings. The water is cold (less than 60 degrees F) in the off-season. More than half of the fatal boating accidents in Pennsylvania occur when the water is cold. Most such accidents occur in calm weather, relatively close to shore. Because fewer boaters are on the water, the likelihood of a prompt rescue is greatly reduced. Off-season boaters must be as self-sufficient as possible. Immersion in cold water rapidly incapacitates and may kill boaters who are not wearing protective clothing. Surfers, sailboarders, and river paddlers wear wet suits or dry suits when the water is cold. Off-season sailors, fishermen, hunters, and other folks out in open boats can use these same precautions to greatly improve their safety on the water.

62. Hypothermia - Science Of The Cold hypothermia Science of the Cold. Mild hypothermia. This results in symptoms such as shivering, numb hands and other extremities and reduced manual dexterity. http://www.coolantarctica.com/Antarctica fact file/science/cold_hypothermia.htm

Search this site Antarctic shop Pictures Antarctica Cruise Facts ... Site Map Hypothermia Science of the Cold Fact File: - Antarctica Fact File index What's it like in Antarctica? - 1 What's it like in Antarctica? - 2 Fascinating Facts ... Views of Antarctica Cold and survival: Humans and cold Hypothermia Food Food 2 ... Penguins and cold Climate data: Comparisons Casey and Mawson South Pole, McMurdo and Vostok "Hypo" means under , (hence a hypodermic syringe delivers liquid under the dermis - the skin). Normal human core body temperature is 37°C (98.6°F), clinically hypothermia occurs when the core temperature falls below 35°C (95°F) If someone is exposed to cold and inadequately protected, their body will first try to generate more heat through shivering to maintain a normal temperature. If the body can't stay warm by these means, it will start trying to decrease heat loss by decreasing blood flow to the extremities to minimize cooling. Finally, if the loss of heat carries on despite these measures, the body will slow its metabolism to minimize its need for fresh blood flow and oxygen supply. If it is inevitable, then the sooner the body reaches the final step, the better chance of survival so that the organs won't become starved of oxygen. For example, a core temperature of 20°C (68°F) requires only 20% of the oxygen required at normal body temperature of 37°C (98.6°F).

63. Hypothermia - Health Information Health information discussing hypothermia, which is a condition that occurs when more heat is lost from your body then it can generate. hypothermia. http://www.mckinley.uiuc.edu/health-info/hlthpro/hypothermia.html

Hypothermia Hypothermia is a condition that occurs when more heat is lost from your body then it can generate. Many changes take place when your body is in a hypothermic state. The most important change is a decrease in metabolic rate, which decreases the amount of oxygen used by the body. Brain activity also decreases. This condition, if not treated properly, is life-threatening. WHEN DOES HYPOTHERMIA OCCUR? Hypothermia may occur because of an environmental exposure (cold-water drowning, exposure to low temperatures without proper protection) or because of a total failure of the temperature-regulating system in your body. When you use alcohol, anti-depressants, or sedatives, the body may have difficulty regulating temperature. Certain neurological and endocrine disorders may also affect temperature regulation. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF HYPOTHERMIA? The key symptom is an internal body temperature below 95º F (normal is 98.6º F). Other symptoms include confusion, difficulty walking and/or talking, shivering, an abnormally slow rate of breathing, skin that is cold and pale and feeling tired or sleepy. The loss of mental acuity and physical ability will likely be gradual; you may not even know you need medical attention. If untreated, you may lapse into unconsciousness, and progress to cardiac and respiratory failure, and death. HOW SHOULD I TREAT HYPOTHERMIA?

64. Hypothermia Treatment Immersion hypothermia. Cold, Wet and Up to your Neck by Joseph Mokry Ocean Rescue Systems. As a arrest. Field Treatment for hypothermia. On http://www.suboceansafety.org/Articles/hypother.htm

S ub O cean S afety subocean@bellsouth.net Immersion Hypothermia Cold, Wet and Up to your Neck by Joseph Mokry Ocean Rescue Systems As a group, divers are better informed on the subject of hypothermia than is the general public, or, at least, we like to think so. In reality, however, all most of us really remember from our basic training is that when a diver starts to shiver uncontrollably, then it's time to get out of the water. Certainly this is good advice as uncontrollable shivering signals the onset of mild hypothermia and, even more importantly, the victim's condition may deteriorate very rapidly after this stage. So suppose we get out of the water, mildly hypothermic. Then what do we do? Jump into a bath of hot water? Or what about the more severely hypothermic victim? How do we recognize his condition? And far from medical help, what's the best field treatment? To answer these questions we need to back up and review what hypothermia is, how we get that way, and what we can do about it on the dive site. Hypothermia and the Diver Hypothermia is defined as a drop in the body's core temperature, the core being the spaces occupied by the major organs, heart and principal blood vessels. This condition may come about anytime the body loses heat faster than it can be generated. Of course, the onset of hypothermia is not typically instantaneous. How long it takes to become hypothermic depends on the rate of heat loss. Immersion in water of even 80 deg. F will result in hypothermia eventually, if we have no environmental exposure suit on. In colder waters, the rate of heat loss is much greater. Basically, we will always lose heat to the environment when the ambient temperature is less than body temperature.

65. Street Medic's Guide To Hypothermia Street Medic s Guide to hypothermia. hypothermia = when core body temperature drops. Risk factors for hypothermia Cool, cold, wet, or windy weather. http://www.bostoncoop.net/balm/hypothermia.html

Boston Area Liberation Medic (BALM) Squad Providing Medical Coverage for Progressive Actions in Boston and Beyond BALM Squad Home What Do Street Medics Do? Training The BALM Library ... Contact Us For a printer-friendly version of this handout, click here . This handout is formatted for double-sided printing, with two copies of the handout on each sheet. You will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to access the printer-friendly version of the handout. To download the latest version of Acrobat Reader for your computer, click here Street Medic's Guide to Hypothermia HYPOTHERMIA = when core body temperature drops Risk factors for hypothermia: Cool, cold, wet, or windy weather. Improper clothing and equipment. Clothes that are tight and impair circulation. Fatigue. Dehydration. Extremes of age. Immobility. Not eating enough. Alcohol, cigarettes, caffeine. Not taking hypothermia seriously. Highest risk = days when the weather changes a lot, when its cool but not cold, or when people don't anticipate the cold, wet, and/or wind. Medical conditions that increase risk of hypothermia.

66. Preventing Frostbite And Hypothermia - NSC low temperatures, wind or moisture—whether it be on a ski slope or in a stranded car—can result in coldrelated illnesses such as frostbite and hypothermia http://www.nsc.org/library/facts/frstbit.htm

@import url(../../styles.css); Resources Fact Sheets Preventing Frostbite and Hypothermia How to detect and treat cold-related illnesses Frostbite Deep frostbite usually affects the feet or hands and is characterized by waxy, pale, solid skin. Blisters may appear. Treat deep frostbite by moving the victim indoors and immediately seek medical attention. Hypothermia occurs when the body's temperature drops below 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Symptoms of this condition include change in mental status, uncontrollable shivering, cool abdomen and a low core body temperature. Severe hypothermia may produce rigid muscles, dark and puffy skin, irregular heart and respiratory rates, and unconsciousness. Treat hypothermia by protecting the victim from further heat loss and calling for immediate medical attention. Get the victim out of the cold. Add insulation such as blankets, pillows, towels or newspapers beneath and around the victim. Be sure to cover the victim's head. Replace wet clothing with dry clothing. Handle the victim gently because rough handling can cause cardiac arrest. Keep the victim in a horizontal (flat) position. Give artificial respiration or CPR (if you are trained) as necessary. How to prevent cold-related illnesses Avoid frostbite and hypothermia when you are exposed to cold temperatures by wearing layered clothing, eating a well-balanced diet, and drinking warm, non-alcoholic, caffeine-free liquids to maintain fluid levels.

67. Hypothermia: A Cold Weather Hazard - Age Page - Health Information Lea Esta Página En Español. hypothermia A Cold Weather Hazard. Turns out he’d had accidental hypothermia. Cold weather is very risky for older people. http://www.niapublications.org/engagepages/hypother.asp

Order Copies Online, Quantity: 50(limit) Hypothermia: A Cold Weather Hazard Tony is a retired mailman. He has lived in New England his whole life and has seen some harsh winters. None, however, was as cold or snowy as one winter a few years ago. First, the temperature dipped to below zero and a snowstorm left 2 feet of snow. Then an ice storm caused lots of broken power lines. That meant Tony had no heat in his house, but he also couldn’t leave. The temperature inside dropped to 60° F quite quickly. When his neighbor rang the doorbell to check on him the next day, Tony was confused, and his speech was slurred. He was taken to the emergency room. A doctor examined him and warmed him up. Tony went to his brother’s house until the heat came back on. Turns out he’d had accidental hypothermia. Cold weather is very risky for older people. Almost everyone knows about winter dangers such as broken bones from falls on ice or breathing problems caused by cold air. But the winter chill can also lower the temperature inside your body. That can be deadly if not treated quickly. This drop in body temperature, often caused by staying in a cool place for too long is called hypothermia (hi-po-ther-mee-uh).

68. Discovery Health Hypothermia hypothermia occurs when a person s body temperature falls below 95 degrees Fahrenheit or 35 degrees centigrade. search, hypothermia. By James Broomfield, MD. http://health.discovery.com/diseasesandcond/encyclopedia/451.html

69. Hypothermia Terms of Use. hypothermia. Definition hypothermia. hypothermia. Noun. 1. Subnormal body temperature. Specialty Definitions hypothermia. Domain, Definitions. Health. http://www.websters-online-dictionary.org/definition/english/Hy/Hypothermia.html

Philip M. Parker, INSEAD. Hypothermia Definition: Hypothermia Hypothermia Noun . Subnormal body temperature. Source: WordNet 1.7.1 Specialty Definitions: Hypothermia Domain Definitions Health Lower than normal body temperature, especially in warm-blooded animals; in man usually accidental or unintentional. ( references Medicine Therapeutic application of low temperature. Source: European Union. references The condition of a temperature-regulating animal when the core temperature is more than one standard deviation(1 SD)below the mean core temperature of the species in resting conditions in a thermoneutral environment. Source: European Union. references Public Administration State of a living body being abnormally cold, e. g. after exposure to the elements or immersion at sea. Can also be intentionally induced for certain types of surgery. Source: European Union. references Source: compiled by the editor from various references ; see credits. Top Specialty Definition: Hypothermia (From Wikipedia , the free Encyclopedia) Hypothermia is a medical condition in which the victim's core body temperature has dropped to significantly below normal and normal metabolism begins to be impaired. This begins to occur when the core temperature drops below 95 degrees fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius). If body temperature falls further, down into the 80's (below 27 degrees Celsius), the condition can become critical and eventually fatal.

70. Hypothermia hypothermia. Definition hypothermia, a potentially fatal condition, occurs when body temperature falls below 95°F (35°C). http://www.chclibrary.org/micromed/00052390.html

Main Search Index Definition Description Causes ... Resources Hypothermia Definition Description alcoholism , drug addiction deaths were attributed to hypothermia in the United States from 1979 to 1994, but experts suspect that many fatal cases go unrecognized. Nearly half the victims were 65 or older, with males dominating every age group. Nonwhites were also overrepresented in the statistics. Among males 65 and older, nonwhites outnumbered whites by more than four to one. Hypothermia is divided into two types: primary and secondary. Primary hypothermia occurs when the body's heat-balancing mechanisms are working properly but are subjected to extreme cold, whereas secondary hypothermia affects people whose heat-balancing mechanisms are impaired in some way and cannot respond adequately to moderate or perhaps even mild cold. Primary hypothermia typically involves exposure to cold air or immersion in cold water. The cold air variety usually takes at least several hours to develop, but immersion hypothermia will occur within about an hour of entering the water, since water draws heat away from the body much faster than air does. In secondary hypothermia, the body's heat-balancing mechanisms can fail for any number of reasons, including strokes , diabetes, malnutrition , bacterial infection, thyroid disease, spinal cord injuries (which prevent the brain from receiving crucial temperature-related information from other parts of the body), and the use of medications and other substances that affect the brain or spinal cord. Alcohol is one such substance. In smaller amounts it can put people at risk by interfering with their ability to recognize and avoid cold-weather dangers. In larger amounts it shuts down the body's heat-balancing mechanisms.

71. Warning Signs Of Hypothermia Each year hundreds of Americans suffer hypothermia. Avoid becoming a statistic. Learn the fatal condition. Warning signs of hypothermia. http://ms.essortment.com/warningsignsof_rhjt.htm

Warning signs of hypothermia Each year hundreds of Americans suffer hypothermia. Avoid becoming a statistic. Learn the warning signs of this often fatal condition. Hypothermia is an intense drop in internal (core) body temperature, which can cause brain damage, neurological brain problems, cardiac arrest and, if not immediately treated, death. Normal body temperature is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Mild hypothermia sets in when body temperature drops below 95 degrees. Moderate hypothermia is an internal body temperature of 93 degrees. Severe hypothermia takes place if body core temperature drops below 93 degrees. bodyOffer(29565) There are several factors associated with hypothermia. If you are to be out in frigid temperatures for an extended period of time, dress in several layers of clothing. Improper dress is the leading cause of hypothermia. Always wear a hat. Body heat escapes through the head. A hat helps to retain body heat. People who are immerged in cold water for a prolonged period of time are in danger of suffering from hypothermia. This is due to the severe difference between water and inner body temperature. Water that is 80 degrees is approximately 18 degrees cooler than your bodys core temperature. People who have experienced trauma often go into shock and begin to shiver. This is a warning sign of hypothermia. Physical or mental trauma limit s the bodys capability to regulate its own temperature.

72. Accidental Hypothermia ACCIDENTAL hypothermia. DEFINITIONS. This emphasizes the importance of a precise knowledge of the circumstances. Acute hypothermia. http://perso.wanadoo.fr/dmtmcham/hypothermia.htm

ACCIDENTAL HYPOTHERMIA DEFINITIONS PHYSIOLOGY CLINICAL AND BIOLOGICAL ASPECTS CLASSIFICATION The pathophysiological mechanisms lead to distinguish three kinds of hypothermia, very different in their treatment. This emphasizes the importance of a precise knowledge of the circumstances. Acute hypothermia The cold is so severe, that thermogenesis doesn't succeed in maintaining the equilibrium; the organism cools before the energy reserves are used and the blood volume modifications are set up. This kind of hypothermia occurs in injured alpinist or skiers, immobilized in snow, a crevasse or a torrent. Sub-acute hypothermia This is hypothermia of an unharmed alpinist stuck in the mountain. It only appears when the energy reserves are used, so its onset is more or less rapid according to the patient's condition. Thermogenesis is very reduced, spontaneous rewarming is more uncertain and cooling can continue even with a minimal heat loss. Moreover, the liquid movements have time to appear and there is a big risk of hypovolemia during rewarming. Sub-chronic hypothermia This is found in poor urban environments, in winter. Onset is very slow, the inter-compartment liquid transferts are important, spontaneously compensated by the patient, with a big risk of edema during rewarming.

73. Information On Hypothermia Information on hypothermia. hypothermia can occur outside of a cold environment. The very young and very old are more susceptible to hypothermic conditions. http://www.surviveoutdoors.com/reference/hypothermia.asp

HOME Survive Outdoors Shopping About Us Children Educated ... Links CONFERENCES Upcoming Conferences Reserve a Conference Why Attend? Syllabus ... Conference Feedback REFERENCE Alinia (Nitazoxanide) Ants Babesiosis Barotrauma ... Yellow Fever EMERGENCY PHOTOS Allergic Reactions Amputations Animal Attacks Bee and Wasp Stings ... Tendon Ruptures Partner Sites Peace and Healing Antique Canes Information on Hypothermia Common signs and symptoms of depressed body temperature including the following: Stumbling or wide gait Slurred speech Shivering Faraway gaze Hypothermia is suspected when you see an exhausted individual who is cold, wet, with a depressed body temperature. Predisposing conditions: Skiing Hiking Trauma Stalled cars during winter months Alcohol/drugs can definitely incapacitate an individual, thereby contributing to a hypothermic occurrence. Drugs and alcohol also suppress shivering, which is very important. Shivering acts as a heat generator for the body

74. Expage.com/page/hypothermia hypothermia, Alaska State Parkshypothermia, or cooling of the body s temperature, can happen any time of the year with fatal results. To Prevent hypothermia Dress in layers. http://expage.com/page/hypothermia

75. Hypothermia hypothermia. Definition hypothermia is dangerously low body temperature, below 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Centigrade). Alternative Names http://www.healthscout.com/ency/article/000038.htm

Advertisement Search HealthScout Web MEDLINE Special Offers TV Specials Top Features Schizophrenia Hair Loss Liver Disease Allergies ... Impotence Resources Healthscout News 3D Interactive Human Atlas Health Videos Health Encyclopedia ... Drug Library Channels Home Today Women Men ... Drug Checker Advertisement Disease Injury Nutrition Poison ... Prevention Hypothermia Definition: Hypothermia is dangerously low body temperature, below 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Centigrade). Alternative Names: Low body temperature; Cold exposure Considerations: People who are most likely to experience hypothermia include those who are: Very old or very young Chronically ill, especially with heart or circulation problems Malnourished Overly tired Under the influence of alcohol or other drugs Causes: 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 the winter. Falling overboard from a boat into cold water. Wearing wet clothing for an extended period of time in windy or very cold weather.

76. Postgraduate Medicine: Patient Notes: Hypothermia hypothermia. VOL 102 / NO 4 / OCTOBER 1997 / POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE. How cold does the weather have to be to cause hypothermia? It s not just a matter of cold. http://www.postgradmed.com/issues/1997/10_97/pn_hypo.htm

Patient Notes Hypothermia VOL 102 / NO 4 / OCTOBER 1997 / POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE We sometimes hear that a person died of "exposure." That's another way of saying that the effects of cold, wind, water, or all three lowered the person's body temperature to a fatal degree. The process of losing more heat than your body can generate is called hypothermia. How cold does the weather have to be to cause hypothermia? Cold water robs the body of heat particularly quicklyabout 25 times faster than air does. Within 10 or 15 minutes of falling into cold water, a person starts feeling the effects of hypothermia. The "rules of 50" are rough estimates of the outcome in a person-overboard situation: How would I know if I had hypothermia? That's one of the most dangerous things about hypothermia: The victim is often the last to know! Just as the physical signs are becoming dangerous and require action, confusion and lethargy set in. You have to depend on your companions to keep an eye on you, and you should do the same for them. When hypothermia is mild, people shiver and have goose bumps, and their hands are cold and fumbling. The next step includes violent shivering, stumbling, numbness, bewilderment, and difficulty speaking, thinking, and remembering.

77. CBS 3: Health: Cold Weather Dangers produced. Prolonged exposure to cold eventually uses up all the body s stored energy leading to a condition known as hypothermia. http://kyw.com/health/local_story_009155317.html

accID='DM5307031CNM78EN3'; content_title='PUT+PAGE+NAME+HERE';content_group='Health;kyw.com'; Homepage Top Stories Local News E-Mail News Tips ... Advanced Search Wed., June 2 All Times ET/PT 60 Minutes II The King of Queens Two and a Half Men 48 Hours ... Print This Story KYW Health: Cold Weather Dangers Jan 9, 2004 4:00 pm US/Eastern PHILADELPHIA (KYW) The bitter cold temperatures are more than uncomfortable; they can be downright dangerous. Medical Reporter Stephanie Stahl has the story. Prolonged exposure to the cold air can cause serious health problems, but the low temperatures can be especially dangerous for some. When your body is exposed to cold temperatures it starts losing heat faster than it can be produced. Prolonged exposure to cold eventually uses up all the body's stored energy leading to a condition known as hypothermia. ”Most of the signs of it the patients don't realize they're becoming hypothermic the classic signs are shivering feeling of coldness altered mental status,” explained Dr. Ralph Riviello, an emergency room physician at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Certain people are more susceptible to hypothermia including infants, the elderly, and those who are already sick, people with a thin build, and people who are consuming alcohol.

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79. HYPOTHERMIA hypothermia. hypothermia is usually caused by over exposure to natural elements, such as freezing weather, cold water, snow, ice, and high altitude conditions. http://www.simillimum.com/FirstAid/TheFirstResponder/FirstAidin/Hypothermia.html

THE HOMOEOPATHIC FIRST RESPONDER Back to Homoeopathic First Responder HYPOTHERMIA Hypothermia is usually caused by over exposure to natural elements, such as freezing weather, cold water, snow, ice, and high altitude conditions. During this condition the temperature of the body drops below 95 F. (35 C.) Infants and the elderly are the most susceptible to hypothermia. An infant will appear drowsy and limp and refuse to feed even if the hands and feet do not feel cold. As the temperature drops the victim becomes dreamy, unresponsive, apathetic, and reluctant to move. The extremities become cold and the entire body loses its warmth. There also may be cramps, numbness and paralysis. If the temperature drops down to 77 F. (25 C.) there is little chance of recovery as the body will enter the state of collapse and the breathing and heart beat will cease. If the patient is not breathing give artificial respiration immediately. If you are sure the heart has stopped beating use CPR. Call the emergency service and monitor the victim's condition until help arrives. Take the person to a warm place and give them frequent sips of sweet, warm drinks. Warm the person gently as radical heating may overstrain the heart. Place well wrap warm (not boiling) hot-water bottles against the person body and wrap the person in warm blankets. Hold an infant against the body under warm cover with a warm hot-water bottle. Slowly warm the patient up and feed them warm fluids. Materia Medica ANTI TART (1). Sensation of coldness running through the blood vessels. Face cold blue pale, covered with cold sweat. Incessant quivering of chin and lower jaw. Chills and contractures and muscular pains. Trembling of the whole body, great prostration. Drowsiness, debility and sweat. Rattling of mucus in the chest but very little is expectorated.

80. Virtual Hospital : Health Topics A-Z : Hypothermia hypothermia. Aging Begins at 30 Death in the Wintertime Aging Begins at 30 Winter Woes Health Prose hypothermia and FrostbiteWinter s Mean Culprits http://www.vh.org/navigation/vh/topics/adult_provider_hypothermia.html

Health Topics A-Z Hypothermia All Topics Adult Patient Topics Adult Provider Topics Pediatric Patient Topics ... Pediatric Provider Topics For Adult Providers University of Iowa Family Practice Handbook: Burns, Cold, and Thermal Injury For Adult Patients Aging Begins at 30: Death in the Wintertime Aging Begins at 30: Winter Woes Health Prose: Hypothermia and FrostbiteWinter's Mean Culprits All Topics ... UI Health Care Home http://www.vh.org/navigation/vh/topics/adult_provider_hypothermia.html

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