Hypothermia

An Article by Worsley Training - First Aid Trainers in and around Wiltshire

In this cold weather look out for the signs and symptoms of hypothermia easily remembered as the Umbles: .

• Grumbles – change in behaviour, expressing a negative attitude
• Fumbles – slow reaction time, dropping objects, poor co-ordination
• Mumbles – slurred, slowed, or incoherent speech, sleepiness or confusion
• Stumbles – loss of control over movement, slowed motion, stiffness in extremities
• Tumbles - falls unconscious

Treatment :

1. Prevent further heat loss
2. Remove wet clothing .
3. Provide shelter and insulation .
4. Give food and drinks