Hypothermia
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BBC News: Cold 'killing 50,000' each winter
Campaigners are calling for action to help prevent 50,000 deaths from cold in the UK each year.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/298533.stm
BBC News: Hypothermia: The facts
Exposure to the cold is estimated to cause 30,000 deaths a year in the UK. Hypothermia is one of the most deadly cold-induced conditions.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/medical_notes/276284.stm
Cold Weather Precautions Preventing Hypothermia
Tips for preventing hypothermia.
http://www.sema.state.mo.us/hyptho.htm
HEAT LOSS - LOSING IT 5 WAYS
Image illustrating 5 ways the body loses heat.
http://www.islandnet.com/sarbc/resqair/heatloss.html
Hypothermia
Presentation outline. Gives warning signs, first aid and prevention for hypothermia.
http://www.opsafesite.com/ToolBoxTalks/Hypothermia.htm
Hypothermia
Links to useful sites on cold-weather injuries.
http://www.ruralfamilymedicine.org/clinical%20topics/hypother.htm
Hypothermia - State of Alaska
The patient with severe hypothermia must be handled very gently, a cold heart is very prone to cardiac arrest. Even cautious movement of the patient may induce cardiac arrest.
http://www.hypothermia.org/protocol.htm
HYPOTHERMIA - TREATMENT IN THE FIELD/HOSPITAL
Image illustrating body temperature vs symptoms and body temperature vs treatment.
http://www.islandnet.com/sarbc/resqair/thermom.html
Hypothermia.html
Management of hypothermia in a clinical setting. Much of the information is also useful in the field. By John Hickey.
http://www.theberries.ns.ca/Archives/Hypothermia.html
Mountain Medicine Introduction
Links to information on cold and high-altitude injuries.
http://www.thebmc.co.uk/world/mm/mm0.htm
RES-Q Products Inc. - Protocols & Publications
Index of articles relating to recognition, prevention and treatment of hypothermia.
http://www.islandnet.com/sarbc/resqair/public1.html
The MacScouter -- Scouting Resources Online
Hypothermia information compiled from various sources and authors by Chuck Bramlet.
http://www.macscouter.com/KeepWarm
WARNING SIGNS OF HYPOTHERMIA
Image illustrating hypothermia symptoms.
http://www.islandnet.com/sarbc/resqair/warnhypo.html
Winter Camping Manual
Tips on selecting and using equipment for safe and comfortable winter camping.
http://wnyliving.com/outdoors/winter_camping_manual.htm