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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

… through 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 …

Cold Exposure Emergency Equipment

… Overview You may be able to prevent cold exposure by having emergency equipment with … for quick rain and wind protection. Low-temperature electrician's tape, for general …

Home Treatment First Aid for Cold Exposure

… Find shelter so you can get out of the cold, the wind, or the water. Remove cold, wet clothes. Put on dry clothing, … cold or frozen body part from further cold exposure and bruising. Pad frozen fingers or …

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 … more 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 …

How to take a temperature Children and adults

… 99 What is a normal temperature?" The normal temperature range … or bedding, drinking something hot or cold, taking a hot bath or being outside in … perspiration Positioning on forehead Exposure to cold or hot weather before …

Safety outdoors in the cold for toddlers

… Playing outside during colder weather can be lots of fun, as long as … minutes or so. Keep your toddler indoors when temperatures are below -25°C (-13°F), or if … area Useful resources Cold temperature exposure Cold exposure: What increases your …