How To Treat Hypothermia?

Call emergency services immediately

Move the person to a warm, dry place

Remove wet clothing

Replace with dry clothing or blankets

Insulate the person from the cold ground

Wrap the person in blankets, including the head and neck

Use body heat if possible

Warm the chest, neck, and groin with warm compresses

Give warm, nonalcoholic, noncaffeinated drinks if the person is awake and able to swallow

Handle the person gently

Keep the person still and lying down

Monitor breathing and pulse

Start CPR if the person is not breathing and you are trained

Do not rub or massage the person

Do not use direct heat such as hot water, heating pads, or fires

Do not give alcohol

Do not give food or drink to an unconscious person

Get medical care as soon as possible

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