First aid by symptoms mobile
Hypothermia
What to do
– Shivering
– Cold, dry and pale skin
– Confusion and lethargy
– Slow pulse and breathing
– Lack of coordination
What to do
– Move the person to a dry, warm place and remove any wet clothing, replacing it with warm, dry articles. If possible, wrap them in a blanket and cover their head.
– If the casualty is unconcious, give them a hot drink.
– If the casualty is unconcious, put them into the recovery position and check their breathing and pulse regularly. Be ready to start artificial ventilation or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary
IMPORTANT
– Never warm the casualty too quickly or extremely by putting them near fire or using hot water bottle, as this may cause shock.
– Never give the casualty alcohol.
