- Being in less cold temperatures (eg, if there is a wind chill)
- Wearing wet clothes - Being in a position where you cannot
move - Shivering (This increases the muscle activity in your
body as your body tries to keep warm.) - Memory loss - Slurred
speech - Slowed breathing - Cold, pale skin |In hypothermia, the
heartbeat slows to dangerous left. If left untreated, the heart
will stop beating.| |Copyright © Nucleus Medical Media, Inc.| -
Get to a warm, sheltered area. - Remove any wet clothing. - Use
an electric blanket to warm the core of the body first—chest,
neck, head, and groin. - If no electric blanket is available,
use skin-to-skin contact under loose blankets or towels. - Give
warm beverages to drink. Do not give alcoholic beverages. - Get
medical attention as soon as possible. - Be aware of the
weather. Wear the right clothing: - Hat, scarf, and mittens -
Several layers of loose-fitting clothing - Water-resistant coat
and shoes - Wind-resistant outer layer - Go inside when you are
shivering or if yo