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Hypothermia and Cold Temperature Exposure

… Condition Basics What is hypothermia? Hypothermia occurs when the body gets cold and loses heat faster than the body can make it. A body temperature below normal can be a sign of …

Cold Temperature Exposure

… Check Your Symptoms Overview It's easy to get cold quickly if you are outside in wet, windy, or cold weather. Cold temperature exposure can also happen if you … in them. An abnormally low body temperature (hypothermia) occurs when the body loses heat …

Cold Exposure: Ways the Body Loses Heat

… respiration (breathing) when the body temperature is higher than 37 °C (99 °F) . … (such as heat loss from sleeping on the cold ground). Heat is lost in air temperatures … in cold, wet weather increases the risk for hypothermia and cold injury. Heat loss can …

Cold Exposure: What Increases Your Risk of Injury?

… Overview Cold injuries occur more in certain outdoor … conditions, such as: Cold temperatures. Hypothermia can develop quickly with … constantly wet. Wind. Wind makes the outside temperature feel colder. Heat loss may increase …

Babies and Older Adults Have an Increased Risk of Cold Injury

… are more likely to suffer injury from cold temperature exposure. They have a large body … likely to have a cold injury, especially hypothermia , because: Their normal body …

Wear Proper Clothing to Prevent Cold Injury

… Overview To prevent getting too cold, wear proper clothing and shoes, such as: … What Increases Your Risk of Injury? Cold Temperature Exposure Hypothermia and Cold Temperature Exposure …

Your health this winter

… temperatures, shorter days and the flu and cold season, winter may bring changes to our … shelters can provide protection from Hypothermia and cold temperature exposure during extreme cold …

Your health this fall

… weather and shorter days. It is the start of cold and flu season and the return to school … you can do to make sure you stay safe as the temperature drops: Cold exposure: Ways the body … temperature exposure Dry skin and itching Hypothermia and cold temperature exposure …

First Aid

… Choking Rescue Procedure: Heimlich Manoeuvre Cold Exposure: Emergency Equipment Cold Packs for Eye Injuries Cold Temperature Exposure Confusion, Memory Loss, … Transport a Piece of Tongue Hyperventilation Hypothermia and Cold Temperature Exposure …

Confusion, Memory Loss, and Altered Alertness

… in the level of consciousness include: Cold temperature exposure. It can lead to hypothermia. High temperature exposure. It can …