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SARBC Hypothermia Page Open in a new browser windowEditor's Pick
   Information about Hypothermia, what it is, how it affects you and its treatment. By the Search and Rescue Society of British Columbia.
   http://www.sarbc.org/hypo.html
http://www.sarbc.org/hypo2.html
Cold Injuries & Cold Water Near Drowning Guidelines Open in a new browser windowEditor's Pick
   Guidelines developed for use by prehospital, clinic and hospital personnel in dealing with cold injuries. By the State of Alaska.
   http://www.sarbc.org/hypo2.html

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Hypothermia Treatment Technology Web-Site Open in a new browser window  
   Hypothermia treatment should start in the field by rewarming victims with equipment supplying warm humidified air or oxygen and warm IV-fluids to minimize core-temperature afterdrop.
   http://hypothermia-ca.com/
Hypothermia Prevention, Recognition and Treatment Open in a new browser window  
   Hypothermia Prevention, Recognition and Treatment. Articles, protocols and research on the life-saving skills of keeping hypothermia victims alive by core rewarming techniques.
   http://www.hypothermia.org
MacScouter Winter Camping and Hypothermia Open in a new browser window  
   Hypothermia information compiled from various sources and authors by Chuck Bramlet.
   http://www.macscouter.com/KeepWarm
Outdoor Action Winter Activities Home Page Open in a new browser window  
   Guide to outdoor activities in winter: winter camping, Cross-country and Telemark skiing, snowshoeing, and winter first aid. By Princeton University.
   http://www.princeton.edu/~oa/winter/index.shtml
Chamonix Hospital Cold Injury Page Open in a new browser window  
   Research, evaluation, prevention and information in Mountain Medicine and Traumatology. By Mountain Medicine and Traumatology Department of Chamonix Hospital.
   http://perso.wanadoo.fr/dmtmcham/dmtm_uk.htm
Hypothermia Tool Box Open in a new browser window  
   Presentation outline. Gives warning signs, first aid and prevention for hypothermia.
   http://www.opsafesite.com/ToolBoxTalks/Hypothermia.htm
Keep Cold-Weather Gear Ready in Home and Car Open in a new browser window  
   Even though most of the US has been visited by a mild season thus far, it's inevitable that more typical winter weather will eventually find us. Now would be a good time to prepare our homes and vehicles.
   http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1009464640.html
Staying Safe Outdoors in Winter Weather Open in a new browser window  
   Exposure to cold temperatures can cause serious or life-threatening health problems. To stay safe, you should know what to do if a cold-weather health emergency arises.
   http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1010788326.html
Georgia Farm Bureau Safety: Hypothermia Open in a new browser window  
   When you hear about hypothermia, you usually envision someone stranded in a terrible winter storm. However, hypothermia can occur when it's wet, windy and up to 50 or 60 degrees Fahrenheit. This condition is most common in cold weather, but infants and th
   http://www.gfb.org/safety/winter.htm
Cold Weather Precautions: Preventing Hypothermia Open in a new browser window  
   Tips for preventing hypothermia.
   http://www.sema.state.mo.us/hyptho.htm
Mountain Medicine Open in a new browser window  
   Links to information on cold and high-altitude injuries.
   http://www.thebmc.co.uk/world/mm/mm0.htm
Warning Signs of Hypothermia Open in a new browser window  
   Image illustrating hypothermia symptoms.
   http://www.islandnet.com/sarbc/resqair/warnhypo.html
Balancing hypoxia and hypothermia in cold-submerged frogs Open in a new browser window  
   Many animals respond to hypoxic stress by selecting cooler environments, the so-called 'behavioural hypothermia' response.
   http://jeb.biologists.org/
Heat Loss: Losing it 5 Ways Open in a new browser window  
   Image illustrating 5 ways the body loses heat.
   http://www.islandnet.com/sarbc/resqair/heatloss.html
Hypothermia: Treatment in the Field/Hospital Open in a new browser window  
   Image illustrating body temperature vs symptoms and body temperature vs treatment.
   http://www.islandnet.com/sarbc/resqair/thermom.html
H.E.L.P. and Huddle: Cold Water Survival Open in a new browser window  
   Image illustrates techniques to prolong life in cold water.
   http://www.islandnet.com/sarbc/resqair/help-hud.html
RES-Q Products Inc. - Protocols and Publications Open in a new browser window  
   Index of articles relating to recognition, prevention and treatment of hypothermia.
   http://www.islandnet.com/sarbc/resqair/public1.html
Accidental Hypothermia Open in a new browser window  
   Covers recognition and treatment; discusses incidents not normally expected, such as the elderly in their homes. By National Institute of Health.
   http://www.nih.gov/nia/health/agepages/hypother.htm
Yahoo! Health: Hypothermia Open in a new browser window  
   Causes, symptoms, and treatment of hypothermia.
   http://health.yahoo.com/health/dc/000038/0.html
Hypothermia Rescue Open in a new browser window  
   Hypothermia protocol by Charlottesvile-Albemarle (Virginia) Rescue Squad.
   http://warhammer.mcc.virginia.edu/cars/hypothrm.html
Heat Capacity, Body Temperature, and Hypothermia Open in a new browser window  
   Discussion of how water affects the ease with which victims become hypothermic. University of Colorado at Denver, Chemistry Department.
   http://jchemed.chem.wisc.edu/Journal/Issues/1998/Jan/abs48.html
Spinal Cord Injury and Hypothermia Open in a new browser window  
   Because of spinal cord injury, the temperature of the body has an increased tendency to fluctuate according to the temperature of the environment.
   http://calder.med.miami.edu/pointis/hype.html
Management of Hypothermia Open in a new browser window  
   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
REI: Dealing With Temperature Extremes Open in a new browser window  
   Human miscalculations during surges or drops in temperature may leave you vulnerable to weather-related injury or illness. The savvy wilderness traveler needs to know how to react when weather conditions move outside a human's customary comfort zone.
   http://rei1.m0.net/m/s.asp?H2665917336X932473
Hypothermia - State of Alaska Open in a new browser window  
   Cold Injuries and Cold Water Near Drowning Guidelines. Extensive information.
   http://www.hypothermia.org/protocol.htm
Outdoor Action Guide to Hypothermia and Cold Weather Injuries Open in a new browser window  
   Traveling in cold weather conditions can be life threatening. When going into cold conditions it is your responsibility to learn the latest information. By Princeton University.
   http://www.princeton.edu/~oa/safety/hypocold.shtml
Rural Family Medicine Open in a new browser window  
   Links to useful sites on cold-weather injuries.
   http://www.ruralfamilymedicine.org/clinical%20topics/hypother.htm
Winter Camping Manual Open in a new browser window  
   Tips on selecting and using equipment for safe and comfortable winter camping.
   http://wnyliving.com/outdoors/winter_camping_manual.htm
Cold Weather Camping and First Aid Open in a new browser window  
   Cold weather comfort and safety.
   http://www.netwoods.com/document/coldhnt3.html
Hypothermia and Near Drowning Open in a new browser window  
   Outlines of diagnosis, early treatment and management of the diver with hypothermia and near-drowning. From Diving Medicine Online.
   http://scuba-doc.com/hypoth.htm
Troop 98 Winter Camping Tips Open in a new browser window  
   Tips for safe winter camping. Winter camping is a lot of fun, but it presents some subtle dangers. Winter camping, if not prepared, is dangerous even when sleeping.
   http://www.bsatroop98.com/wintercamping.htm
REI Snow Camping Checklist Open in a new browser window  
   Checklist of essential and nice-to-have winter camping gear.
   http://www.rei.com/rei/learn/detail.jsp?URL=/rei/learn/camp/hksnowf.jsp&ls=Camping
BBC News: Cold 'killing 50,000' each winter Open in a new browser window  
   News article: 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 Open in a new browser window  
   News article: Exposure to the cold is estimated to cause 30,000 deaths a year in the UK.
   http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/medical_notes/276284.stm
NOLS Wilderness First Aid: Cold Injuries Open in a new browser window  
   An excerpt from the book, "NOLS Wilderness First Aid." Includes the physiology of temperature regulation, prevention and treatment of cold injuries (hypothermia, frostbite, immersion foot).
   http://www.nols.edu/Publications/FirstAid/coldinjury.shtml
Ol' Buffalo Cold Weather Camping Open in a new browser window  
   Essay on camping comfortably in cold weather. Covers recognition and treatment of hypotermia and frostbite. Written by Alaskan who was trained in arctic survival skills by the US Air Force and the Alaska Army National Guard.
   http://www.three-peaks.net/coldcamp.htm
eMedicine Health - Frostbite Open in a new browser window  
   Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
   http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/6164-1.asp
eMedicine Health - Hypothermia Open in a new browser window  
   Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
   http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/6232-1.asp
Frostbite Open in a new browser window  
   Provides general information, symptoms, and treatment on frostbite. From Survive Outdoors Inc.
   http://www.surviveoutdoors.com/reference/frostbite.asp
Information on Hypothermia Open in a new browser window  
   Providing thorough information on hypothermia as well as treatment in the wilderness. Provided by Survive Outdoors Inc.
   http://www.surviveoutdoors.com/reference/hypothermia.asp
MFAAA Emergency Preparedness: Hypothermia Open in a new browser window  
   Effects of cool temperatures on the elderly. Even normal room tmperatures can be serious.
   http://www.mfaaa.org/help/emergency/prepare/cold.html

Last Updated: 2005-01-01 13:21:09


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