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What Hypothermia Does To Your Body And Brain
Hypothermia: it’s something you see all too often in movies starring Leonardo DiCaprio. But what is it, exactly? And how does it really happen?
Our body is always trying to maintain a balmy temperature of around 98.6℉ or 37°C. Hypothermia occurs when our body loses heat faster than we can produce it. And hypothermia doesn’t only strike sinking-ship victims and 19 th-century fur-trappers wandering in the wilderness.
Studies estimate about 1,500 Americans die of accidental hypothermia each year. In fact, exposure to cold is responsible for twice as many deaths as heat exposure annually. Young children and the elderly are especially vulnerable. So, why is hypothermia so dangerous?
Most heat loss occurs when unprotected surfaces radiate heat away from the body. In addition, wearing wet clot...
published: 20 Mar 2018
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Hypothermia , UPDATE - Everything You Need To Know - Dr. Nabil Ebraheim
Educational video describing the condition of hypothermia.
Hypothermia is a life threatening condition that may result in death. A drop in the core body temperature of less than 95 degrees F (35 degrees C). this temperature is below what is required for normal metabolism and bodily function. The normal body temperature is between 97.7-99.5 degree Fahrenheit (F) which is the same as 36.5-37.5 degrees celsius (C). The body’s thermoregulation mechanism adjusts to weather changes.
During extreme cold, the body receives a signal from sensory receptors. The signal will go up to the brain. The brain then sends a signal to the body to respond to the col temperatures and attempts to maintain the core body temperature. This is necessary in order to provide the vital organs with the necessary hea...
published: 10 Jan 2014
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Hypothermia: The Cold Truth and How to Stay Warm
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Thermoregulation 8, Hypothermia
published: 28 Oct 2014
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Hypothermia Symptoms: Are You At Risk? | NBC News
Hypothermia occurs when your body temperature falls below 95 degrees. Here are the symptoms you should look out for if you or someone your with seems like they might have hypothermia.
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published: 27 Jan 2015
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What are the symptoms of hypothermia? - Ask Saint Peter's
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Helping someone who has hypothermia #FirstAid #PowerOfKindness
Helping someone who has hypothermia – warm the person.
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published: 08 Oct 2015
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What You Need to Know About Hypothermia
This video answers important questions about Hypothermia. The video is silent by design and can be used in rooms with high levels of noise.
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published: 30 Apr 2020
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Life Threatening Hypothermia Emergency
Winter in Georgia is generally mild; however, there are short periods of severe cold weather. This patient was suffering from severe hypothermia and traumatic injuries which caused a pneumothorax requiring cardiopulmonary resuscitation twice. He was not considered a candidate for ECMO because of his injuries.
published: 14 Aug 2014
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Wilderness Medicine: Hypothermia and Shivering
Dr. Donner discusses the shivering response to cold and how it relates to hypothermia. This is video 2 of 7 from the hypothermia series.
MedWild specializes in wilderness medicine, wilderness survival, and search and rescue instructional videos on a variety of topics: high altitude illness, traveler’s diarrhea, shoulder dislocation and reduction, shelter building, bushcraft, space blankets, hypothermia, medical kits, survival kits, frostbite, snake bites, fire craft, ropes and knots, orthopedic injuries and sam splints, cold water immersion and more.
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published: 01 Jan 2013
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What Hypothermia Does To Your Body And Brain
Hypothermia: it’s something you see all too often in movies starring Leonardo DiCaprio. But what is it, exactly? And how does it really happen?
Our body is alw...
Hypothermia: it’s something you see all too often in movies starring Leonardo DiCaprio. But what is it, exactly? And how does it really happen?
Our body is always trying to maintain a balmy temperature of around 98.6℉ or 37°C. Hypothermia occurs when our body loses heat faster than we can produce it. And hypothermia doesn’t only strike sinking-ship victims and 19 th-century fur-trappers wandering in the wilderness.
Studies estimate about 1,500 Americans die of accidental hypothermia each year. In fact, exposure to cold is responsible for twice as many deaths as heat exposure annually. Young children and the elderly are especially vulnerable. So, why is hypothermia so dangerous?
Most heat loss occurs when unprotected surfaces radiate heat away from the body. In addition, wearing wet clothes makes heat loss even worse. And wind chill can quickly escalate the situation because it strips away the thin layer of heat on the skin’s surface. As your temperature drops, your body and brain fire back.
Your thyroid and adrenal glands release a flood of hormones that boost your metabolism, heart rate, and blood pressure. In the brain, the hypothalamus tells your blood vessels to constrict. This moves the blood farther from the skin’s surface, where its heat can escape. Your hypothalamus also signals your muscles to shiver, which kicks your metabolism into overdrive, 2-5 times the normal rate.
At this point, you’re on the brink. If you don’t get to safety soon, you’ll hit severe hypothermia and be in serious trouble. Eventually, even your brain will grow colder. When that happens, it stops functioning properly which can make you feel dizzy, disoriented, and even want to strip naked.
Before too long, you run the risk of permanent brain damage. But just how long do you have? It’s hard to know because each situation and person is different.
However, radiologist Anna Bagenholm currently holds the record for surviving the coldest body temperature. After a skiing accident, she endured 80 minutes in freezing cold water. Her body temperature had plummeted to 56.7 ºF or 13.7ºC. Hopefully, that never happens to you, but here are some tips for treating hypothermia with several safety measures.
Immediate first aid. Victims can also be treated with warm IV fluids and saltwater solutions.
And you can help to avoid hypothermia with some safety measures, like wearing appropriate clothing, avoiding overexertion in cold conditions, and letting people know what time you expect to arrive.
Run smart, travel smart, and dress smart — even if it makes you look like a giant marshmallow.
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Hypothermia: it’s something you see all too often in movies starring Leonardo DiCaprio. But what is it, exactly? And how does it really happen?
Our body is always trying to maintain a balmy temperature of around 98.6℉ or 37°C. Hypothermia occurs when our body loses heat faster than we can produce it. And hypothermia doesn’t only strike sinking-ship victims and 19 th-century fur-trappers wandering in the wilderness.
Studies estimate about 1,500 Americans die of accidental hypothermia each year. In fact, exposure to cold is responsible for twice as many deaths as heat exposure annually. Young children and the elderly are especially vulnerable. So, why is hypothermia so dangerous?
Most heat loss occurs when unprotected surfaces radiate heat away from the body. In addition, wearing wet clothes makes heat loss even worse. And wind chill can quickly escalate the situation because it strips away the thin layer of heat on the skin’s surface. As your temperature drops, your body and brain fire back.
Your thyroid and adrenal glands release a flood of hormones that boost your metabolism, heart rate, and blood pressure. In the brain, the hypothalamus tells your blood vessels to constrict. This moves the blood farther from the skin’s surface, where its heat can escape. Your hypothalamus also signals your muscles to shiver, which kicks your metabolism into overdrive, 2-5 times the normal rate.
At this point, you’re on the brink. If you don’t get to safety soon, you’ll hit severe hypothermia and be in serious trouble. Eventually, even your brain will grow colder. When that happens, it stops functioning properly which can make you feel dizzy, disoriented, and even want to strip naked.
Before too long, you run the risk of permanent brain damage. But just how long do you have? It’s hard to know because each situation and person is different.
However, radiologist Anna Bagenholm currently holds the record for surviving the coldest body temperature. After a skiing accident, she endured 80 minutes in freezing cold water. Her body temperature had plummeted to 56.7 ºF or 13.7ºC. Hopefully, that never happens to you, but here are some tips for treating hypothermia with several safety measures.
Immediate first aid. Victims can also be treated with warm IV fluids and saltwater solutions.
And you can help to avoid hypothermia with some safety measures, like wearing appropriate clothing, avoiding overexertion in cold conditions, and letting people know what time you expect to arrive.
Run smart, travel smart, and dress smart — even if it makes you look like a giant marshmallow.
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- published: 20 Mar 2018
- views: 604189
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Hypothermia , UPDATE - Everything You Need To Know - Dr. Nabil Ebraheim
Educational video describing the condition of hypothermia.
Hypothermia is a life threatening condition that may result in death. A drop in the core body temp...
Educational video describing the condition of hypothermia.
Hypothermia is a life threatening condition that may result in death. A drop in the core body temperature of less than 95 degrees F (35 degrees C). this temperature is below what is required for normal metabolism and bodily function. The normal body temperature is between 97.7-99.5 degree Fahrenheit (F) which is the same as 36.5-37.5 degrees celsius (C). The body’s thermoregulation mechanism adjusts to weather changes.
During extreme cold, the body receives a signal from sensory receptors. The signal will go up to the brain. The brain then sends a signal to the body to respond to the col temperatures and attempts to maintain the core body temperature. This is necessary in order to provide the vital organs with the necessary heat to function properly. The brain will send a signal to the smooth muscle cells of the blood vessels of the skin and the skeletal muscles.
During the cold, the signal from the brain causes vasoconstriction of the arterioles in the skin which allows the body to shift the blood to more vital areas f the body. Another signal from the brain goes to the skeletal muscles which quickly contracts them causing shivering that helps to keep the body warm. If the body is exposed to cold and the thermoregulation mechanism is unable to preserve the heat, a drop in the core body temperature will occur. As the body temperature drops, characteristic symptoms will occur such as shivering and mental confusion.
Hypothermia can be mild, moderate, severe or profound. Heat is produced by the muscles, by the heart, as well as the liver and the body loses heat through the skin. The body heat increases 2-4 times more with contraction of the muscles from exercises or by shivering. Accurate core body temperature can be measured by a special low body temperature thermometer. Hypothermia may also be associated with frostbite.
Symptoms of hypothermia: depends on the degree of hypothermia:
•Shivering •Blushed lips and extremities
•Altered mental status due to decreased CNS electrical activity: such as confusion, poor judgment, etc.
•Slowly the patient may lapse into an unconscious state.
•Cold hands, feet or skin, shivering and teeth chattering or feeling cold does not necessarily mean you are experiencing hypothermia. Only a core body temperature below 95 degrees F indicates hypothermia.
Causes of hypothermia include:
•Exposure to low temperatures •Alcohol use during exposure to cold. •Poor clothing •Trauma
•Swimming or diving into cold water: heat is lost more in water than on land.
•A patient who perform outdoor sports such as skiing or mountain climbing.
•Patients who have had a major surgery
•Excessive blood and fluid loss. Alcohol consumption increase the risk of developing hypothermia ad does not help with the symptoms. Alcohol is a vasodilator and it increase the blood flow to the skin and extremities. Alcohol may make the patient feel warmer, however it increase the heat loss by vasodilation.
•Elderly people are most prone to hypothermia since they are more fragile, lower in body fat content, are prone to worse outcome if they have cardiac history. Keep elderly individuals home and warm.
•Children are also susceptible to hypothermia. Children have a smaller size and less body surface area. A child’s head is larger relative to the rest of their body and a lot of heat is lost through their heads. When outside in the cold, make sure to cover the heads of children.
•Paradoxical undressing: a large percentage of deaths occurs from hypothermia when the patient becomes confused and disoriented, they may remove their own clothing thinking they will feel better. When this occurs it only increases the rate of heat loss and the condition of hypothermia gets worse. The heart rate may slow in patients with hypothermia. It may be difficult to find a pulse, so keep trying. Hypothermia increases the heart’s need for oxygen and lethal cardiac arrhythmia may occur.
Hyperthermia is different from hypothermia. Hyperthermia occurs due to elevated body temperature that is present during heat exhaustion and heat strokes.
Treatment
•Immediate action is required •Move the patient from water and to a safe place. •Remove the wet clothing and wrap the patient with a warm, dry blanket. •Do not massage the patient •Do not apply dry heat •Warming of the patient should be done gradually.
Treatment at the hospital or in the field
•Usually begin with warm blankets •Warm IV fluids •Warm humidified oxygen •EKG •Blood warmer
Conclusion
•Any drop in body temperature will make a person feel cold.
•If you begin to shiver during exposure to cold, this is the point where you should get out of the weather and warm up.
•Prolonged exposure to cold beyond this point can be dangerous and it is not a good idea to remain exposed to these cold temperatures.
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Educational video describing the condition of hypothermia.
Hypothermia is a life threatening condition that may result in death. A drop in the core body temperature of less than 95 degrees F (35 degrees C). this temperature is below what is required for normal metabolism and bodily function. The normal body temperature is between 97.7-99.5 degree Fahrenheit (F) which is the same as 36.5-37.5 degrees celsius (C). The body’s thermoregulation mechanism adjusts to weather changes.
During extreme cold, the body receives a signal from sensory receptors. The signal will go up to the brain. The brain then sends a signal to the body to respond to the col temperatures and attempts to maintain the core body temperature. This is necessary in order to provide the vital organs with the necessary heat to function properly. The brain will send a signal to the smooth muscle cells of the blood vessels of the skin and the skeletal muscles.
During the cold, the signal from the brain causes vasoconstriction of the arterioles in the skin which allows the body to shift the blood to more vital areas f the body. Another signal from the brain goes to the skeletal muscles which quickly contracts them causing shivering that helps to keep the body warm. If the body is exposed to cold and the thermoregulation mechanism is unable to preserve the heat, a drop in the core body temperature will occur. As the body temperature drops, characteristic symptoms will occur such as shivering and mental confusion.
Hypothermia can be mild, moderate, severe or profound. Heat is produced by the muscles, by the heart, as well as the liver and the body loses heat through the skin. The body heat increases 2-4 times more with contraction of the muscles from exercises or by shivering. Accurate core body temperature can be measured by a special low body temperature thermometer. Hypothermia may also be associated with frostbite.
Symptoms of hypothermia: depends on the degree of hypothermia:
•Shivering •Blushed lips and extremities
•Altered mental status due to decreased CNS electrical activity: such as confusion, poor judgment, etc.
•Slowly the patient may lapse into an unconscious state.
•Cold hands, feet or skin, shivering and teeth chattering or feeling cold does not necessarily mean you are experiencing hypothermia. Only a core body temperature below 95 degrees F indicates hypothermia.
Causes of hypothermia include:
•Exposure to low temperatures •Alcohol use during exposure to cold. •Poor clothing •Trauma
•Swimming or diving into cold water: heat is lost more in water than on land.
•A patient who perform outdoor sports such as skiing or mountain climbing.
•Patients who have had a major surgery
•Excessive blood and fluid loss. Alcohol consumption increase the risk of developing hypothermia ad does not help with the symptoms. Alcohol is a vasodilator and it increase the blood flow to the skin and extremities. Alcohol may make the patient feel warmer, however it increase the heat loss by vasodilation.
•Elderly people are most prone to hypothermia since they are more fragile, lower in body fat content, are prone to worse outcome if they have cardiac history. Keep elderly individuals home and warm.
•Children are also susceptible to hypothermia. Children have a smaller size and less body surface area. A child’s head is larger relative to the rest of their body and a lot of heat is lost through their heads. When outside in the cold, make sure to cover the heads of children.
•Paradoxical undressing: a large percentage of deaths occurs from hypothermia when the patient becomes confused and disoriented, they may remove their own clothing thinking they will feel better. When this occurs it only increases the rate of heat loss and the condition of hypothermia gets worse. The heart rate may slow in patients with hypothermia. It may be difficult to find a pulse, so keep trying. Hypothermia increases the heart’s need for oxygen and lethal cardiac arrhythmia may occur.
Hyperthermia is different from hypothermia. Hyperthermia occurs due to elevated body temperature that is present during heat exhaustion and heat strokes.
Treatment
•Immediate action is required •Move the patient from water and to a safe place. •Remove the wet clothing and wrap the patient with a warm, dry blanket. •Do not massage the patient •Do not apply dry heat •Warming of the patient should be done gradually.
Treatment at the hospital or in the field
•Usually begin with warm blankets •Warm IV fluids •Warm humidified oxygen •EKG •Blood warmer
Conclusion
•Any drop in body temperature will make a person feel cold.
•If you begin to shiver during exposure to cold, this is the point where you should get out of the weather and warm up.
•Prolonged exposure to cold beyond this point can be dangerous and it is not a good idea to remain exposed to these cold temperatures.
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- published: 10 Jan 2014
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Hypothermia: The Cold Truth and How to Stay Warm
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Today, we'll delve into the cold reality of hypothermia, understand its causes, recognize the symptoms, and, most importantly, learn practical strategies to prevent this potentially life-threatening condition. Let's embark on a journey to stay warm and safe in cold environments.
Section 1: Understanding Hypothermia
Hypothermia occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it, resulting in a dangerously low body temperature. In this section, we uncover the science behind hypothermia, exploring how it happens and why it poses a significant risk in cold conditions.
Section 2: Recognizing the Signs
Knowing the symptoms of hypothermia is crucial for timely intervention. Learn to identify the early signs, such as shivering and confusion, as well as the more severe symptoms that demand immediate attention.
Section 3: Risk Factors and Vulnerable Populations
Certain factors increase the risk of hypothermia, and specific populations, such as the elderly and infants, are more vulnerable. Explore these risk factors and understand how to protect those who may be at higher risk.
Section 4: Practical Prevention Measures
The heart of this blog post lies in practical strategies to prevent hypothermia. From dressing in layers and staying dry to recognizing the importance of nutrition and hydration, discover actionable steps to stay warm and well-protected in cold environments.
Section 5: Emergency Response and First Aid
In the unfortunate event of someone experiencing hypothermia, immediate action is critical. Learn the essential first aid measures and emergency responses that can make a significant difference in saving lives.
Conclusion: Embracing Warmth in the Cold
As we conclude this journey into the cold truth of hypothermia, copy, paste, and share this information to spread awareness. Knowledge is the key to staying warm, safe, and resilient in the face of cold challenges. Remember, being prepared and informed can turn the icy grip of hypothermia into a manageable concern.
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Today, we'll delve into the cold reality of hypothermia, understand its causes, recognize the symptoms, and, most importantly, learn practical strategies to prevent this potentially life-threatening condition. Let's embark on a journey to stay warm and safe in cold environments.
Section 1: Understanding Hypothermia
Hypothermia occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it, resulting in a dangerously low body temperature. In this section, we uncover the science behind hypothermia, exploring how it happens and why it poses a significant risk in cold conditions.
Section 2: Recognizing the Signs
Knowing the symptoms of hypothermia is crucial for timely intervention. Learn to identify the early signs, such as shivering and confusion, as well as the more severe symptoms that demand immediate attention.
Section 3: Risk Factors and Vulnerable Populations
Certain factors increase the risk of hypothermia, and specific populations, such as the elderly and infants, are more vulnerable. Explore these risk factors and understand how to protect those who may be at higher risk.
Section 4: Practical Prevention Measures
The heart of this blog post lies in practical strategies to prevent hypothermia. From dressing in layers and staying dry to recognizing the importance of nutrition and hydration, discover actionable steps to stay warm and well-protected in cold environments.
Section 5: Emergency Response and First Aid
In the unfortunate event of someone experiencing hypothermia, immediate action is critical. Learn the essential first aid measures and emergency responses that can make a significant difference in saving lives.
Conclusion: Embracing Warmth in the Cold
As we conclude this journey into the cold truth of hypothermia, copy, paste, and share this information to spread awareness. Knowledge is the key to staying warm, safe, and resilient in the face of cold challenges. Remember, being prepared and informed can turn the icy grip of hypothermia into a manageable concern.
- published: 19 Dec 2023
- views: 6094
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Hypothermia Symptoms: Are You At Risk? | NBC News
Hypothermia occurs when your body temperature falls below 95 degrees. Here are the symptoms you should look out for if you or someone your with seems like they ...
Hypothermia occurs when your body temperature falls below 95 degrees. Here are the symptoms you should look out for if you or someone your with seems like they might have hypothermia.
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What are the symptoms of hypothermia? - Ask Saint Peter's
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- published: 15 Mar 2018
- views: 11334
3:14
Helping someone who has hypothermia #FirstAid #PowerOfKindness
Helping someone who has hypothermia – warm the person.
Want to know more? Visit the British Red Cross website:
https://www.redcross.org.uk/first-aid
Helping someone who has hypothermia – warm the person.
Want to know more? Visit the British Red Cross website:
https://www.redcross.org.uk/first-aid
https://wn.com/Helping_Someone_Who_Has_Hypothermia_Firstaid_Powerofkindness
Helping someone who has hypothermia – warm the person.
Want to know more? Visit the British Red Cross website:
https://www.redcross.org.uk/first-aid
- published: 08 Oct 2015
- views: 217657
1:37
What You Need to Know About Hypothermia
This video answers important questions about Hypothermia. The video is silent by design and can be used in rooms with high levels of noise.
Comments on this vi...
This video answers important questions about Hypothermia. The video is silent by design and can be used in rooms with high levels of noise.
Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy:
http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/video/cdctv/hypothermia/310988_WYNTK_Hypothermia_lowres_updated.wmv
https://wn.com/What_You_Need_To_Know_About_Hypothermia
This video answers important questions about Hypothermia. The video is silent by design and can be used in rooms with high levels of noise.
Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy:
http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html
This video can also be viewed at
https://www.cdc.gov/video/cdctv/hypothermia/310988_WYNTK_Hypothermia_lowres_updated.wmv
- published: 30 Apr 2020
- views: 9823
5:21
Life Threatening Hypothermia Emergency
Winter in Georgia is generally mild; however, there are short periods of severe cold weather. This patient was suffering from severe hypothermia and traumatic i...
Winter in Georgia is generally mild; however, there are short periods of severe cold weather. This patient was suffering from severe hypothermia and traumatic injuries which caused a pneumothorax requiring cardiopulmonary resuscitation twice. He was not considered a candidate for ECMO because of his injuries.
https://wn.com/Life_Threatening_Hypothermia_Emergency
Winter in Georgia is generally mild; however, there are short periods of severe cold weather. This patient was suffering from severe hypothermia and traumatic injuries which caused a pneumothorax requiring cardiopulmonary resuscitation twice. He was not considered a candidate for ECMO because of his injuries.
- published: 14 Aug 2014
- views: 335691
2:57
Wilderness Medicine: Hypothermia and Shivering
Dr. Donner discusses the shivering response to cold and how it relates to hypothermia. This is video 2 of 7 from the hypothermia series.
MedWild specializes i...
Dr. Donner discusses the shivering response to cold and how it relates to hypothermia. This is video 2 of 7 from the hypothermia series.
MedWild specializes in wilderness medicine, wilderness survival, and search and rescue instructional videos on a variety of topics: high altitude illness, traveler’s diarrhea, shoulder dislocation and reduction, shelter building, bushcraft, space blankets, hypothermia, medical kits, survival kits, frostbite, snake bites, fire craft, ropes and knots, orthopedic injuries and sam splints, cold water immersion and more.
Instructor: Howard Donner, MD
Co-Author “Field Guide to Wilderness Medicine”
Served as a physician for Denali National Park, Himalayan Rescue Association, and the 1998 NOVA Everest expedition. Served as a medical operations consultant for NASA for over 5 years. Whitewater rafting guide, commercial pilot, and certified flight instructor.
Recommended Audience: Outdoor enthusiasts and health care professionals including physicians, nurses, search and rescue teams, EMT, paramedics, ski patrol, corpsman, guides, instructors, wilderness first responders, and anyone else interested in educational and “how to” videos on wilderness emergency medicine, travel medicine, search and rescue, expedition medicine, backcountry first aid, wilderness survival training, and military medicine. Dr. Donner’s draws on his extensive backcountry and travel experience to highlight key signs, symptoms, treatments, and improvised techniques and skills.
More from MedWild:
Complete Video Library: https://www.youtube.com/user/MedWildVideos
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MedWildVideos
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MEDWILDvideos
MedWild videos featured at: http://www.wilderness-medicine.com
Produced by Kyle Allred PA-C
Please Note: MedWild Videos are for educational purposes and not intended to replace recommendations by your health care provider.
https://wn.com/Wilderness_Medicine_Hypothermia_And_Shivering
Dr. Donner discusses the shivering response to cold and how it relates to hypothermia. This is video 2 of 7 from the hypothermia series.
MedWild specializes in wilderness medicine, wilderness survival, and search and rescue instructional videos on a variety of topics: high altitude illness, traveler’s diarrhea, shoulder dislocation and reduction, shelter building, bushcraft, space blankets, hypothermia, medical kits, survival kits, frostbite, snake bites, fire craft, ropes and knots, orthopedic injuries and sam splints, cold water immersion and more.
Instructor: Howard Donner, MD
Co-Author “Field Guide to Wilderness Medicine”
Served as a physician for Denali National Park, Himalayan Rescue Association, and the 1998 NOVA Everest expedition. Served as a medical operations consultant for NASA for over 5 years. Whitewater rafting guide, commercial pilot, and certified flight instructor.
Recommended Audience: Outdoor enthusiasts and health care professionals including physicians, nurses, search and rescue teams, EMT, paramedics, ski patrol, corpsman, guides, instructors, wilderness first responders, and anyone else interested in educational and “how to” videos on wilderness emergency medicine, travel medicine, search and rescue, expedition medicine, backcountry first aid, wilderness survival training, and military medicine. Dr. Donner’s draws on his extensive backcountry and travel experience to highlight key signs, symptoms, treatments, and improvised techniques and skills.
More from MedWild:
Complete Video Library: https://www.youtube.com/user/MedWildVideos
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MedWildVideos
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MEDWILDvideos
MedWild videos featured at: http://www.wilderness-medicine.com
Produced by Kyle Allred PA-C
Please Note: MedWild Videos are for educational purposes and not intended to replace recommendations by your health care provider.
- published: 01 Jan 2013
- views: 13100