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MODULE 12
First Aid at Work : UNIT 1
01.04.2018
HYPOTHERMIA TREATMENT
• Move the casualty indoors, or somewhere warm, as soon as possible
• Once sheltered, gently remove any wet clothing and dry them
• Wrap them in blankets, towels, coats (whatever you have), protecting the head and torso first
• Increase activity if possible, but not to the point where sweating occurs, as that cools the skin down again
• If possible, give them warm drinks (but not alcohol) or high energy foods, such as chocolate, to help warm them up
• Once their body temperature has increased, keep them warm and dry
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