First Aid treatment for Hypothermia

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Hypothermia is caused by prolonged exposures to very cold temperatures. When exposed to cold temperatures, your body begins to lose heat faster than it's produced. Lengthy exposures will eventually use up your body's stored energy, which leads to lower body temperature.

The signs and symptoms of the three different stages of hypothermia are:
First stage: shivering, reduced circulation;
Second stage: slow, weak pulse, slowed breathing, lack of co-ordination, irritability, confusion and sleepy behaviour;
Advanced stage: slow, weak or absent respiration and pulse.

Signs and symptoms of hypothermia include:
Shivering.
Exhaustion or feeling very tired.
Confusion.
Fumbling hands.
Memory loss.
Slurred speech.
Drowsiness.

Treatment
Move the person out of the cold. ...
Remove wet clothing. ...
Cover the person with blankets. ...
Insulate the person's body from the cold ground. ...
Monitor breathing. ...
Provide warm beverages. ...
Use warm, dry compresses. ...
Don't apply direct heat. Don't use hot water, a heating pad or a heating lamp to warm the person.