Survival
When do you find yourself in danger of Hypothermia?
When you are in a cold environment with no heat source for your body.
When experiencing Hypothermia, our bodily functions...
Ceases to work effectively or completely
Most common way of getting hypothermia is...
exposure to cold weather
If you notice a random stranger is experiencing hypothermia. What should you get the stranger? name at least 2 items
warm drink, blanket, new clothes, any sort of covering
Alcohol and _____ drinks are not good for treating hypothermia.
Caffeinated
What do you do if your wet and cold?
Remove all wet clothing's and find cover for your body to restore heat.
Pale white and cold skin.
Name 3 ways the body can lose heat...
sickness/dehydration/exposure to cold etc...
If a person experiencing hypothermia is unconscious, what would you need to do first?
Move to the person to a warmer place.
Why shouldn't you run into a hot tub immediately when you are experiencing hypothermia?
Your body may go into cardiac arrest due to shock from the hasten change in temperature of your body.
What your first step if you see someone else in danger of Hypothermia and you are CPR certified?
Remove them from the cold environment and make sure it safe for both of you.
You reach Hypothermia when your body temperature...
Reaches below 30 degree Celsius or 95 degree Fahrenheit
You are more susceptible to hypothermia when you are...
sick/infected/dehydrated
When you are wet and cold, what the 2 things you should do to get warmer?
Remove any wet clothing and use a blanket.
Which 3 types of weather conditions would you most likely experience hypothermia if exposed long enough?
Rain, Snow, and Windy
One thing you should NEVER do when experiencing hypothermia is?
Never rewarm the person too quickly.
You will know if victim is in a sever case of hypothermia when they...
Go unconscious.
What are some ways to lessen the risk of hypothermia? Name at least 2 ways
Dress properly, stay hydrated,
Name at least 3 useful items that can be used to get warmer.
Blanket, clothing, Heat pad, Sleeping bag etc...
What does Alcohol do to your body?
Increase blood flow in skin which generates heat around your skin but divert the needed heat away from your vital organs (Core of your body)
The most important body part to cover for heat is?
The Core/Central part of the body
Why would you suddenly experience warmth when still under extreme cold conditions?
You are nearing death as your body tries to use the last of its energy to create heat.
The 4 body part that most susceptible to cold is...
Ears, feet, hands, and nose.
Name 6 different warm drinks that can help with Hypothermia (Any name of a hot drink counts)
Hot Water, Coca-Cola and ginger, Hot Co-Co, Hot Tea, Etc...
What one other side effect hypothermia may cause? (this is not on the slide as I deemed this one obvious)
Frostbite.