Hypothermia
What is the definition of hypothermia?
It is the body’s temperature decreasing due to exposure to cold conditions - the body losing more heat than it can produce.
How does one prevent Frostnip/ Frostbite?
Be aware of your body signals, stay warm and dry!
True or False: A person is just as likely to get dehydrated while winter camping?
True
List 3 fabrics suitable for winter excusions.
Fleece, Wool, Polypropylene fabric, Gortex, Nylon
Name a winter weather song.
(Lots of options!)
List 2 symptoms of hypothermia
Shivering; Cold, pale, or blue-grey skin; Slurred speech; Slow/shallow breathing; Weak pulse; Lack of coordination; Fatigue and drowsiness; Confusion and memory loss; Loss of consciousness
List two symptoms of Frostnip/Frostbite
Numbness to an area, loss of sensitivity to touch, tingling that feels like burning, shivering, skin appears red and then white to purple.
List 3 symptoms of dehydration?
Increased heart rate, dry mouth, dizziness, muscle cramps, confusion and weakness.
Complete the phrase: Cotton is _______!
Rotten
Hollyburn Chalet was originally built in this year.
1934
List 2 ways of preventing hypothermia
Stay (1) warm, (2) dry, (3) hydrated and (3) eat well.
What are two remedies for Frostnip/Frostbite?
Move to a warm place. Place cold/frostbitten appendages against warm skin and use warm water on the afflicted area to warm slowly and gently. Do not rub the area.
Call 911
What colour snow should be avoided when making water?
Yellow, brown, or discoloured snow
What are the 3 Ws for winter wear?
Wicking, Warmth, Weatherproof
Who's Birthday is on February 22?
Lady Olave Baden-Powell and Lord Robert Baden-Powell
List 2 remedies for hypothermia
(1) Put on dry clothing. (2) Eat and drink warm food and fluids. (3) Warm hypothermic person by putting them into a preheated sleeping bag, wrap in blankets or use another person to warm them. (4) Move to warm place.
Call 911!
What is the difference between Frostnip and Frostbite?
Frostnip is a mild freezing of the skin and Frostbite is a more severe freezing of the skin and underlying tissues usually on fingers, toes, nose and face.
True or False - Snow is safe to eat.
False - snow should be purified by boiling it or treating it first.
True or False: It is best to go to bed in the clothes you have been wearing all day as they are already warmed up and you can quickly get into your sleeping bag and not expose your body to the cold?
False – Change into clean, dry clothes before bed. Your body makes moisture and your clothes hold on to it – by changing into dry clothes you will stay warmer and it will help to keep the inside of your sleeping bag dry.
In what year was Thinking Day first observed?
1926 - which means this year is the 100th anniversary of Thinking Day!
True or False - you can only get hypothermia during winter.
False - hypothermia can happen in summer, especially from prolonged immersion in cold water (even in warm weather), wet clothing or wind.
What are the body parts most commonly affected by frostbite/frostnip?
Nose, ears, cheeks, chin, fingers, or toes.
True or False: One should never go to the bathroom before bed as it will chill the body?
False: Drain your bladder before you go to bed as it’s a waste of energy warming your urine while you sleep and having to go in the middle of the night will chill your body.
This piece of clothing prevents heat loss from your head.
Toque
Name the World Centres (100 points for each one named, up to a total of 500!)
Our Chalet (Switzerland)
Our Cabaña (Mexico)
Sangam (India)
Pax Lodge (United Kingdom)
Kusafiri (Africa Region)