Hypothermia

Step by Step

1. 1
   Signs: violent shivering → slurred speech → shivering STOPS (**most dangerous**) → confusion
2. 2
   **Stop wind exposure + remove wet clothing**
3. 3
   Wrap in dry blanket / sleeping bag · protect head / neck / armpits / groin
4. 4
   **If conscious** → warm sweet drink (**no alcohol**)
5. 5
   Skin-to-skin contact with healthy person transfers heat
6. 6
   **Don't** immerse in hot water (rapid rewarming triggers arrhythmia)
7. 7
   **Don't** rub limbs (cold blood returns to heart, can be fatal)
8. 8
   **Confused / breathing <8/min → 999**