Hypothermia is when someone is exposed to cold conditions and their body temperature falls below 97° degrees. In serious instances, Hypothermia can be deadly, however there are also ways of preventing it.
Fast Facts:
- Warning signs: shivering, grogginess/inability to think, weak pulse, shallow breathing, sometimes loss of consciousness
- 20-50% of hypothermal deaths result from paradoxical undressing
- 754 deaths recorded each year in US
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What are the affects of hypothermia?(2 Answers)
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Hi @mmng23! Hypothermia is a condition in which the core temperature of the body drops below that required normal metabolism and body functions which is at 35.0 ...
How long does it take someone to die from hypothermia?(1 Answer)
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depends on various conditions. in icy water 15 to 20 minutes will likely kill u.
Is it bad to leave my dog outside during winter?(1 Answer)
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Even when I had large dogs, I hated to leave them out in the elements in wintertime, but then I had a back sun room that gave me ...
