WINTER SURVIVAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Hypothermia--------------------pg.3
• Fire building----------------------pg.4
• Shelter---------------------------------pg.5
• Hydration---------------------------pg.6

HYPOTHERMIA

• Occurs when body temperature is below 35 degrees Celsius
• Body temperature below 32 degrees Celsius is life threatening
• The person may feel exhausted and their skin may be cool and pale
• Feeling cold and uncontrollable shivering hh
• Symptoms of severe hypothermia include slowing of heart rate and breathing, dilated pupils, and coma
• Low body heat
• With no treatment the condition is likely to lead to death
• WHO IS AT RISK
• People over 75 years
• Babies and young children
• People who are very thin and have low body fat
• People who are homeless
• People who are wet from any cause
• TREATMENT
• Get medical attention (911)
• Remove wet clothing
• Do not use direct heat
• Do not rub or massage the person
• Keep person still
• If a person is awake,warm drinks such as hot chocolate
• If the person appears dead, CPR should be given whilst the person is being warmed - never assume the person is dead!

FIRE BUILDING

SHELTER

HYDRATION