---

Exposure to Cold
Hypothermia is a condition that comes about when the body's heat regulating mechanism can't cope with the conditions it's working in. The metabolism gets slower, the body temperature drops, and the sufferer becomes drowsy, confused and moves unsteadily. You don't have to feel shivery in order to have hypothermia. It's dangerous, and a doctor and cardiac ambulance should always be called if it's suspected.

Treatment:

• If breathing and heartbeat have stopped, begin the A-B-C of resuscitation.
• If casualty is breathing but unconscious, place in the recovery position.
• Warm patient gradually. Heat the room as well as the casualty.
• Place warm material around the victim, covering body, neck and head but not the face.
• Remove from cold environment to hospital if necessary.
• Conscious casualties should be given hot, sweet drinks, NOT ALCOHOL.
• Need more information on Hyporthermia? select this link