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Hypothermia

Hypothermia is a medical emergency that occurs when the body's core temperature drops below 35.4°C. Symptoms of hypothermia include shivering and confusion. If someone shows signs of hypothermia, it is important to call emergency services immediately and begin rewarming efforts by removing wet clothing, adding dry layers, and warming the core with blankets and warm drinks until help arrives. Hypothermia involves abnormally low body temperature, while hyperthermia is an abnormally high temperature.

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Hypothermia

Hypothermia is a medical emergency that occurs when the body's core temperature drops below 35.4°C. Symptoms of hypothermia include shivering and confusion. If someone shows signs of hypothermia, it is important to call emergency services immediately and begin rewarming efforts by removing wet clothing, adding dry layers, and warming the core with blankets and warm drinks until help arrives. Hypothermia involves abnormally low body temperature, while hyperthermia is an abnormally high temperature.

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HYPOTHERMIA

Hypothermia is a very low body temperature of 35,4°C or lower. It is a


serious condition that can be fatal. Hyperthermia is a very high
temperature.

Treating hypothermia

Hypothermia is a medical emergency. Call 999 immediately. While you


wait for the emergency services yo can:

• Take off the patient clothes if they are wet


• Give the patient extra clothing and/or a hat
• Cover de patient with a blanket
• Prepare a warm (nor hot) drink for the patient
• Close all windows and doors
• Turn up the room temperature
• Wash the patient’s hands and face in warm (nor hot) water

Fuente: Wright R and Cagnol B. English for Nursing. Editorial Pearson. England. 2012

QUESTIONS

1. What is Hypothermia?
2. How do you know if somebody has hypothermia?
3. What do you have to do if you are with somebody who has hypothermia?
4. What is the difference between hypothermia and hyperthermia?
5. Which one is more dangerous: hypothermia or hyperthermia?
6. Explain how to fulfill one of the steps for treating hypothermia.
7. Do you know what FIRST AIDS mean?

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