Treat Hypothermia Correctly With This Handy Chart
Contrary to what you see in Roland Emmerich’s films, hypothermia can occur if you simply spend too much time doing hard work outside in the winter. If someone you know is sick with hypothermia, ask him for help and for now, cure him with the help of this table.
The above picture, taken from the Art of Masculinity advice site, shows the main steps in helping a person fight hypothermia. The key step is to get professional medical attention. If you notice hypothermia – you can read the list of symptoms at the Mayo Clinic here – contact emergency services immediately.
While you wait, take the person to a warm place and wrap them in blankets. Remove any damp they may be wearing. Give them warm drinks and high energy foods (like chocolate). The greatest risk of hypothermia is cardiac arrest. Avoid using direct heat or friction to keep them warm, as this can cause a heart attack. Finally, monitor the person’s breathing and body temperature until help arrives.
How to treat hypothermia. The art of masculinity