Hypothermia on Land

 

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Signs of Hypothermia

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Hypothermia on land 5Get victim into dry clothes and keep in a horizontal recovery position. If conscious give a warm drink -  
NO coffee or tea - and NEVER ALCOHOL!
If in doubt, treat as severe hypothermia, 
remember to handle the victim very gently.

Get help, attract attention.

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Carry a WHISTLE with you!  (A Fox 40 is highly recommended)

 

Hypothermia on land 8Assist Search and Rescue crews
to find you on the ground.

Keep calm and make yourself visible.

 
 

Assist Search and Rescue crews spot you from the air.

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If you find yourself in a survival situation, the first thing to do is prevent further heat loss.

 Look for or make a shelter, keep out of the wind.

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