Hello air clinicians and steemians 🤓 It is First Aid Friday,Where we learn quick steps to saving lives before they are referred to a health expert.
We talked about Bruises last week and we are going to be talking about hypothermia this week
WHAT IS HYPOTHERMIA
Hypothermia is an abnormally low body temperature below 35°C it occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can produce heat.
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Hypothermia is caused by exposure to cold weather or trench by rain or snow.
Sometimes hypothermia is as a result of extremely cold weather conditions.
Sometimes shivering is also referred to a hypothermia but it is quite different.
Someone with hypothermia usually isn't aware of his or her condition because the symptoms often begin gradually.
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A shiver is caused by your muscles tightening and relaxing in rapid succession. This involuntary muscle movement is your body's natural response to getting colder and trying to warm up
Shivering helps generate heat for the body
Signs and symptoms of hypothermia include:
1.Shivering
2.Slow breathing
3.pale hands
4.Slow speech
5.lack of strength
6. lack of coordination
7.Loss of consciousness
FIRST AID FOR HYPOTHERMIA
1.Rewarming. For someone with mild hypothermia, it is enough to cover them with blankets.
2.Use warm, dry compresses and Apply a compress to the neck, chest wall or groin.
3.Don't apply a warm compress to the arms or legs. Try as much as possible to avoid it !!
4.Provide warm drinks
5.Remove wet clothing. If the person is wearing wet clothing, remove it.
6.Observe breathing. A person with severe hypothermia may appear unconscious, with no signs of a pulse or breathing. If the person's breathing has stopped or appears dangerously low or shallow Seek medical attention from a health expert and avoid self medication
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