1. SARBC - Hypothermia Information about hypothermia, what it is, how it affects you and its treatment. By the Search and Rescue Society of British Columbia. http://www.sarbc.org/hypo.html

Hypothermia SARBC Search and Rescue Society of British Columbia The Hypothermia section This section has links to a number of articles, research papers and protocols. We have published the Alaska protocols as well - see below. Keep in mind that SARBC assumes no responsibility for the use or mis-use of information provided here. Your feedback would be welcome. Hypothermia Discussion Forum Usenet-like, with support for threaded discussions, keyword searches, reply quoting, icons, etc. Hypothermia treatment devices - Res-Q-air and Heat-Treat - Discussion forum Courtesy IBO Business Altitude Illness - Hypothermia Cold Injuries from National Outdoor Leadership School "Alaska Protocols" Hypothermia (cold survival) Hypothermia - Physiology, Signs, Symptoms and Treatment considerations Hypothermia - Powerpoint - Zip Gaelic Wolf - Hypothermia Download Page Hypothermia - Powerpoint - EXE (zip) Download here (690k) Hypothermia - Powerpoint - ZIP Download here (657k) Hypothermia Prevention, Recognition and Treatment Hypothermia-Related Deaths Alaska, October 1998-April 1999 Hypothermia - SPECIAL SITUATIONS Andrew D Weinberg, MD An important study to be read! Excellent paper! ***

2. The MacScouter -- Scouting Resources Online hypothermia information compiled from various sources and authors by Chuck Bramlet. http://www.macscouter.com/KeepWarm

The Winter Camping and Hypothermia files were compiled from various sources and authors, by Chuck Bramlet, ASM Troop 323, Thunderbird District, Grand Canyon Council, Phoenix, Az. To the best of our knowledge, all of this information is in the public domain. Please Note: The information contained on these pages is NOT intended to replace sound medical advice. If you have any questions on these subjects, please do not ask the authors or the MacScouter ask your physician or emergency medical personnel. If you have any resources to add to this collection, please send them to me to include here. Are you looking for other hypothermia survival and winter camping resources? Visit the MacScouter's Bookstore. Table of Contents Being Prepared to Survive by Norman MacLeod Wilderness Survival Preparedness Systematic Hypothermia ("X-Y" Chart) by Kevin Hamilton Some Advice on Keeping the Tent Dry by Tony Wesley Hypothermia (General Description) by Michael R.Schmehl

3. Hypothermia Prevention, Recognition And Treatment hypothermia Prevention, Recognition and Treatment. Articles, protocols and research on the life-saving Category Health Conditions and Diseases hypothermia......hypothermia Prevention, Recognition and Treatment. hypothermia Prevention, Recognitionand Treatment. Articles, Protocols and Research on Lifesaving skills. http://www.hypothermia.org/

Hypothermia Prevention, Recognition and Treatment. Articles, Protocols and Research on Life-saving skills. The recommended treatment of hypothermia in the field is core rewarming to prevent post-rescue collapse. PROTOCOLS Alaskan Protocol JAMA TREATMENT Treating Hypothermia Scenarios Field Chart Hospital Chart TESTIMONIALS Testimonials 1 Mayday Shorelines RESEARCH Dr. A. Weinberg Dr. J. Hayward PUBLICATIONS Rescue 1 Rescue (Expanded) Effectiveness of Airway Donation Survey on Inhalation Rewarming ... Hypothermia in Animals HYPOTHERMIA WHAT TO DO In Water On Land OTHER PAGES Home Page Links Page View Guest Book Sign Guest Book ... E MAIL "No previously healthy person should die of hypothermia after they have been rescued and treatment has been started." Cameron C. Bangs, M.D. The Mountaineers 1986.

4. OA Guide To Hypothermia & Cold Weather Injuries OA Guide to hypothermia Cold Weather INjuries. Learn about the recognition and treatment of hypothermia, frostbite and other injuries in backcountry settings. http://www.princeton.edu/~oa/safety/hypocold.shtml

Outdoor Action Guide to Hypothermia And Cold Weather Injuries by Rick Curtis Last page update Back to the AEE Wilderness Safety Page - Adobe Acrobat version (107K) Adobe Acrobat Reader - free for downloading Other Cold Injury Information Cold Injuries - from NOLS Wilderness First Aid Traveling in cold weather conditions can be life threatening. The information provided here is designed for educational use only and is not a substitute for specific training or experience. Princeton University and the author assume no liability for any individual's use of or reliance upon any material contained or referenced herein. Medical research on hypothermia and cold injuries is always changing knowledge and treatment. When going into cold conditions it is your responsibility to learn the latest information. The material contained in this workshop may not be the most current. How We Lose Heat to the Environment Radiation - loss of heat to the environment due to the temperature gradient (this occurs only as long as the ambient temperature is below 98.6). Factors important in radiant heat loss are the surface area and the temperature gradient. Conduction - through direct contact between objects, molecular transference of heat energy

5. HYPOTHERMIA WWW.HYPOTHERMIA.US!!! UPDATE YOUR BOOKMARKS!!! - of this. We currently have about half the items needed for the auctionhere at hypothermia, with the others arriving ASAP. I also http://hypothermia.gamershardware.com/

Featured Sponsor Cool Hypothermia Stuff Asia Carrera's Corner Killer Gaming Rig "One a Day" Contests Our 4.44GHz Computer ... Hangin' with Lisa Dixon -Steve We are still waiting for the cases to show up, we have everything else here to start setting up the systems and get them ready for auction. I put together a white system ( there will be two white systems and four black ) and snapped a picture to give you guys an idea of what you will have to bid on. This system here does not have all the bells and whistles ( like the Vantec Nexus and Vantec Fanbus ) that some of the other systems will have, but this one is definitely a screamer. Gigabyte PE667 Ultra, Radeon 9700Pro , Hitachi 17" LCD, 512MB Corsair PC2700 , IBM DeskStar 60GB, Pioneer 16x DVD , Complete DangerDen water cooling system, Enermax 350w PSU , Blue Cold Cathode, Xoxide Z-40 Case , Logitech Mouse / Keyboard Radeon 9800Pro -Steve Thanks to the great guys and gals at Visiontek , we have a Radeon 9800Pro to put in one of the auction systems. How is that for awesome? I'll take input from you guys on which system you would like to see that card go into. We have Pentium4/ DDR systems and XP2600+ / nForce2 systems, we'll look at which system will provide the highest level of performance and smack that bad boy in that system. We will have an auction page up soon with pictures of the systems posted for you to take a look at. Again, I apologize about the shipping issues that are holding the auction up...but we will be ready to roll soon.

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7. MEDLINEplus: Hypothermia hypothermia Search MEDLINE for recent research articles on. hypothermia http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/hypothermia.html

Skip navigation Other health topics: A B C D ... List of All Topics Hypothermia Contents of this page: News General/Overviews Diagnosis/Symptoms Prevention/Screening ... Seniors Search MEDLINE for recent research articles on Hypothermia You may also be interested in these MEDLINEplus related pages: Injuries and Wounds Symptoms and Manifestations Latest News Is it Hypothermia? Look for the "Umbles" Stumbles, Mumbles, Fumbles, and Grumbles (01/23/2003, National Institute on Aging) General/Overviews Hypothermia (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Hypothermia: What You Should Know (American College of Emergency Physicians) Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Hypothermia (National Institutes of Health) Diagnosis/Symptoms Is it Hypothermia? Look for the "Umbles" Stumbles, Mumbles, Fumbles, and Grumbles (National Institute on Aging) Prevention/Screening Extreme Cold: A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Protecting Workers in Cold Environments (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Specific Conditions/Aspects Frostbite (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Gangrene (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Outdoor Action Guide to Hypothermia and Cold Weather Injuries (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) Treatment Hypothermia: First Aid (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Organizations National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health National Institute on Aging Statistics

8. BBC NEWS | Health | Medical Notes | Hypothermia Learn the facts of hypothermia, including what it is, the symptoms, who is at risk, treatment options, and what can be done to prevent it. http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/health/medical_notes/newsid_276000/276284.stm

CATEGORIES TV RADIO COMMUNICATE ... INDEX SEARCH You are in: Health: Medical notes News Front Page World ... Programmes SERVICES Daily E-mail News Ticker Mobile/PDAs Text Only ... Help EDITIONS Change to World Wednesday, 10 February, 1999, 15:45 GMT Hypothermia Cold weather leads to a big rise in deaths Exposure to cold is estimated to cause 30,000 deaths a year in the UK. The causes vary, and include increased susceptibility to flu and other viruses. However, hypothermia is one of the most deadly cold-induced conditions and, if not caught and treated early on, can lead to a rapid decline in the body's ability to function normally. What is it? Hypothermia occurs when the body's core temperature is lowered due to exposure to cold. It can occur even at mild temperatures if exposure is prolonged. The body's natural defences against the cold consist of restricting the flow of blood to the skin so as to prevent heat loss, along with shivering and releasing hormones to generate heat. These measures are limited and are usually inadequate to maintain body temperature in cold environments. What are the symptoms?

9. Hypothermia Presentation outline. Gives warning signs, first aid and prevention for hypothermia. http://www.opsafesite.com/ToolBoxTalks/Hypothermia.htm

Search our Site Construction Spanish Purchase Our Products Safety Books Safety CD Rom ... Steel Erection Guide Search Now: Read and write opinions on: P ractically anything at: KCMS Epinions Get your own Epinions.com Affiliate Site Tool Box Talk Hypothermia Presentation Warning Signs Pale, Puffy faced Drowsiness Slurred Speech Shivering First Aid Get medical attention Move to warm area Keep legs higher than head Remove wet clothing or dry off Wrap in dry blankets or additional clothing Cover the head If conscious, give warm fluids Do not rub skin or extremities Prevention HEAT Wear a HAT EAT especially fruits and nuts Be AWARE of weather conditions and work areas Work TOGETHER use the buddy system, keep an eye on each other Wear layers excessive perspiration can conduct the cold Keep your fluid levels up water and juice are best Be aware of medical contraindications age, medications, respiratory problems WEAR A PFD! If You Fall In the Water HELP Heat Escape Lessening Position / Fetal Position Move about only enough to keep head and neck above the surface Keep clothing on until rescued only remove shoes if they are dragging you down Employee Sign In 1994 KCMS Kaar Construction Management Services, LLC

10. Learn About Hypothermia hypothermia occurs when your body temperature drops below 96° F. Anyone who is exposed to severe Category Health Conditions and Diseases hypothermia......hypothermia occurs when your body temperature drops below 96° F. Anyone who isexposed to severe cold without enough protection can develop hypothermia. http://www.plainsense.com/Health/Seniors/hypothermia.htm

Search the Web. Type it and go! Related Topics: Anemia Angina Arthritis Breast Cancer ... Hypertension Hypothermia Incontinence Insomnia Joint Replacement Kidney Stones ... Weight Control HYPOTHERMIA - DANGEROUS Hypothermia occurs when your body temperature drops below 96° F. Anyone who is exposed to severe cold without enough protection can develop hypothermia. Older people may not notice the cold as easily and can develop hypothermia even after exposure to mild cold" Certain medications, medical conditions or the consumption of alcohol can also make people more susceptible to the cold. SYMPTOMS OF HYPOTHERMIA slow or irregular speech shallow or very slow breathing fatigue confusion slow pulse weakness or drowsiness shivering cold, pale skin TREATMENT Re-warming only under a doctor's supervision. COLD WEATHER PRECAUTIONS Dress warmly even when indoors. Wear a warm hat and shoes. Eat plenty of food. Stay as active as possible. Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages. Keep warm in bed with enough clothing and blankets. If you're taking medications for treatment of anxiety, nervousness or nausea, ask your doctor if it might affect your body temperature.

11. First Aid_Hypothermia hypothermia is a condition that comes about when the body's heat regulating mechanism can't cope with the conditions it's working in. http://firstaid.eire.org/Firstaid-Text/Hypothermia.htm

Hypothermia 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. NEVER ASSUME THAT A HYPOTHERMIA CASUALTY IS DEAD EVEN IF BREATHING AND HEARTBEAT APPEAR ABSENT. 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. Firstaid Homepage Firstaid Index Irish Ambulance

12. What You Should Know About Hypothermia Training outline covers contributing factors, stages of hypothermia, signs and symptoms and emergency care of hypothermia victims. http://www.camso.org/content/article_jan99_hypo.html

13. Hypothermia.html Management of hypothermia in a clinical setting. Much of the information is also useful in the field .Category Health Conditions and Diseases hypothermia......Management of hypothermia. You may have noticed that it's getting colder outside. Itwould therefore seem appropriate to review the management of hypothermia. http://www.theberries.ns.ca/Archives/Hypothermia.html

Management of Hypothermia You may have noticed that it's getting colder outside. Moreover, some of my patients have informed me that the Almanac is predicting a hard winter. It would therefore seem appropriate to review the management of Hypothermia It goes without saying that the best management is prevention , so encourage your patients to dress properly in low temperatures, accounting for dampness and wind chill. Never-the-less we will continue to see cases of hypothermia in the Emergency Room. Warmed, humidified O Esophageal rewarming tubes are used extensively in Europe and may soon be available in North America. Once this temperature is attained you proceed with ACLS recognizing that the medications may accumulate and reach toxic levels, so the interval between boluses should be longer than normal. This interval, and the frequency of defibrillation attempts is somewhat empirical, but recusitation attempts should not be stopped until the patient has been rewarmed to normal or near normal temperature. Endotracheal intubation and the placing of other tubes must be done gently, as these patients have a lower fibrillation threshold.

14. Georgia Farm Bureau Safety: Hypothermia When you hear about hypothermia, you usually envision someone stranded in a terrible winter storm. However, hypothermia can occur when it's wet, windy and up to 50 or 60 degrees Fahrenheit. This condition is most common in cold weather, but infants and the elderly can develop hypothermia at temperatures greater than 60 degrees Fahrenheit. http://www.gfb.org/safety/winter.htm

Working Outside in Winter When you hear about hypothermia, you usually envision someone stranded in a terrible winter storm. However, a form of hypothermia can occur when it's wet, windy and up to 50 or 60 degrees Fahrenheit. This condition is most common in cold weather, but infants and the elderly can develop hypothermia at temperatures greater than 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Hypothermia develops when a person gets so chilled that their body is unable to warm up and their natural defenses against cooling start to fail. The chilling conditions of hypothermia set in when the body loses heat faster than it retains heat. Farmers and others who work outside for hours at a time are the most susceptible to hypothermia. Contact with water can bring hypothermia on even faster, be-cause water cools your body temperature 25 to 30 times faster than air. If you are drenched from rain or perspiring heavily, you will lose body heat faster than you would under dry conditions. If you have to work outside in wet conditions, you should try to dress appropriately. Proper clothing includes rain gear, gloves, sturdy work boots, and headgear. About half of your body heat escapes through your head, so wearing a hat can slow down that process. The common symptoms of hypothermia include: uncontrollable shivering, cool skin, rigid muscles, weak pulse, a slow reaction time and slurred speech.

15. Cold Weather Precautions Preventing Hypothermia Tips for preventing hypothermia. http://www.sema.state.mo.us/hyptho.htm

Cold Weather Precautions Preventing Hypothermia The Missouri Department of Health and the State Emergency Management Agency warn Missourians to take extra precautions during severe cold weather to avoid suffering cold-related illnesses or hypothermia. Hypothermia occurs when the body's temperature falls below normal. Early and mild symptoms include: shivering, slurred speech, mental slowness or lethargy, muscular stiffness and clumsiness. Symptoms of severe hypothermia include mental confusion, disor ientation, stupor or coma, absence of shivering, stiff or rigid muscles, shallow and very slow breathing, weak pulse and a fall in blood pressure. If symptoms are detected, especially in the elderly, seek immediate medical help. To prevent Hypothermia take the following precautions: * Wear several layers of warm, loose-fitting clothes. * Sleep with plenty of blankets. * Eat hot, nutritious meals. * Maintain daily contact with someone outside your home. * Avoid the use of alcoholic beverages. * Place emergency phone numbers in a handy place.

16. MFAAA - Emergency Preparedness: Prepare: Hypothermia Effects of cool temperatures on the elderly. Even normal room tmperatures can be serious. http://www.mfaaa.org/emergency/prepare/cold.html

Home Plan Prepare Recovery ... Resources Hypothermia If you are over 60 years old, you SHOULD set your thermostat at 70 degrees or higher in order to avoid hypothermia. If you keep your thermostat set in the 60s, dress warmly, or if possible, stay under an electric blanket. Many elderly people experience accidental hypothermia in their own homes, often brought on by an extra sleeping pill or alcoholic drinks. Symptoms include pale, waxy skin, trembling, slow breathing, confusion, sleepiness and a noticeably cold stomach. If you have experienced a power outage and are still exposed to temperatures of less than 60 degrees for more than eight hours, consult your doctor NOW, especially if you have a history of accidental hypothermia, if you have mobility problems, such as arthritis, if you have thyroid deficiency, or are taking tranquilizers or antidepressant medications. If your power is out, ALWAYS wear a hat to keep your head warm, wear dry socks and mittens. If you are still without power, call your electric company IMMEDIATELY and report your power failure, because they may not be aware it is still out. Keep calling to check the status of the repair.

17. The Company Of Biologists Ltd: The Journal Of Experimental Biology Many animals respond to hypoxic stress by selecting cooler environments, the socalled 'behavioural hypothermia' response. http://jeb.biologists.org/

Free Commentary: Kinases in Environmental Stress Subscriptions Email alerting Submissions ... Contact info. For Europe, Asia, Australia, and South America Travelling Fellowships Reviews Comprehensive reviews of exciting developments in comparative physiology Commentaries Brief discussions of hot topics and techniques at the forefront of biology Review Volumes Archive of special issue volumes dedicated to reviewing selected themes Current issue Future content Back issues /Free issues Supplemental data Journal of Experimental Biology is the leading journal in comparative animal physiology. It publishes papers on the form and function of living organisms at all levels of biological organisation, from the molecular and subcellular to the integrated whole animal. It plays a major role in increasing cross-fertilisation of techniques and knowledge across specialisation boundaries. Our authors and readers reflect a broad interdisciplinary group of scientists who study molecular, cellular and organismal physiology in an evolutionarily and environmentally based context. Journal of Experimental Biology is published twice monthly (24 issues/year).

18. HYPOTHERMIA hypothermia protocol by CharlottesvileAlbemarle (Virginia) Rescue Squad.Category Health Conditions and Diseases hypothermia...... http://warhammer.mcc.virginia.edu/cars/hypothrm.html

LOCAL ALS GUIDELINES HYPOTHERMIA Hypothermia is the accidental lowering of the body's central (core) temperature to 35 degrees C/ 95 degrees F or less. Remember that hypothermia can occur in all seasons, that water greatly accelerates heat loss, and that children and the elderly are at particularly high risk for hypothermia. Remove wet garments, protect against further heat loss, transport supine in a warm environment and avoid rough handling or excess activity. Although stimulation has been reported to cause cardiac arrhythmia's, needed procedures should not be withheld. Monitor cardiac rhythm, establish IV access, and administer supplemental oxygen. The administration of warmed, humidified oxygen or air (if possible) is an effective re-warming therapy. Patients with mild to moderate hypothermia ma be treated with warm blankets and warm packs applied to the trunk only. For unresponsive patients, if pulseless after a 30-45 second check, start CPR. Defibrillate VF/VT up to a total of three shocks, intubate and establish IV access: if the patient is severely hypothermic (temperature 30 degrees C, 86 degrees F or less) then continue CPR but do not administer further shocks or IV medications. The hypothermic heart does not respond to resuscitative medications until warmed. If the patient is warmer (temperature 30 degrees C or more) continue with the appropriate is warmer (temperature 30 degrees C or more) continue with the appropriate resuscitation protocol. Bradycardia is a normal response to lower body temperature and need not be treated in the hypothermic patient with a pulse.

19. Hyperthermia/Hypothermia Because of spinal cord injury, the temperature of the body has an increased tendency to fluctuate according to the temperature of the environment. http://calder.med.miami.edu/pointis/hype.html

OTHER COMPLICATIONS OF SPINAL CORD INJURY: HYPERTHERMIA/HYPOTHERMIA Because of your spinal cord injury, the temperature of your body has an increased tendency to fluctuate according to the temperature of the environment. If you are in a hot room your temperature may increase (hyperthermia); if you are in a cold room, your temperature may decrease (hypothermia). This occurs because of the altered function of the autonomic nervous system. The higher the level of injury, the greater the tendency for fluctuations in your body temperature. Hyperthermia Hyperthermia refers to an elevation in body temperature. For example, it may occur on a hot day if you are out-of-doors, sitting in a hot car, or covered with too many blankets. One or more of the following symptoms may indicate hyperthermia: Skin feels hot and dry and appears flushed. Feeling of weakness Dizziness Visual disturbances Headache Nausea Elevated temperature Pulse is generally rapid and may be irregular or weak. It is important that you attempt to prevent hyperthermia when exposed to an overheated environment.

20. Hypothermia, Prevention, Recognition, Treating Hypothermia A Life Saving Skill. hypothermia, Prevention, Recognition, Treating the most important phase of treatmentis the prevention of postrescue collapse during the first 30 minutes http://www.hypothermia.org/hypothermia.htm

Hypothermia Prevention, Recognition and Treatment. Articles, Protocols and Research on Life-saving skills. The recommended treatment of hypothermia in the field is core rewarming to prevent post-rescue collapse. PROTOCOLS Alaskan Protocol JAMA TREATMENT Treating Hypothermia Scenarios Field Chart Hospital Chart TESTIMONIALS Testimonials 1 Mayday Shorelines RESEARCH Dr. A. Weinberg Dr. J. Hayward PUBLICATIONS Rescue 1 Rescue (Expanded) Effectiveness of Airway Donation Survey on Inhalation Rewarming ... Hypothermia in Animals HYPOTHERMIA WHAT TO DO In Water On Land OTHER PAGES Home Page Links Page View Guest Book Sign Guest Book ... E MAIL Treating Hypothermia: A life-saving skill The growing popularity of outdoor recreation has resulted in greater demand for an effective on-site method for treating hypothermia. Other than for mild cases, the most effective and safest treatment for all levels of hypothermia is the addition of heat to the body core, rather than via the periphery. The most important phase of treatment is the prevention of post-rescue collapse during the first 30 minutes following rescue, and during transportation to a medical facility.

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