Feb 19, 2009
Hypothermia Symptoms and Treatment for Hypothermia
Posted by Camp Trainer in First Aid and Safety • No commentsHypothermia (commonly called “exposure sickness”) is the most common and dangerous of outdoor ailments. No one is immune to its icy grip. Hypothermia occurs when body temperature drops below about 95 degrees Fahrenheit. As blood is rushed to the vital organs, chilling spreads throughout the body. This is accompanied by clumsiness, slurred speech, and loss of judgement.
