Procedures
Don't attempt to warm the arms and legs. Heating or massaging the limbs of someone in this condition can stress the heart and lungs. Don't give the person alcohol or cigarettes. Alcohol hinders the rewarming process, and tobacco products interfere with circulation that is needed for rewarming.
Therapy
By Mayo Clinic Staff. Hypothermia occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can produce heat and your body temperature falls below 95 F (35 C). Left untreated, it can be life-threatening. Hypothermia is often caused by exposure to cold weather or immersion in a cold body of water.
Nutrition
For someone with mild hypothermia, it is enough to cover them with heated blankets and offer warm fluids to drink. Blood rewarming. Blood may be drawn, warmed and recirculated in the body. A common method of warming blood is the use of a hemodialysis machine, which is normally used to filter blood in people with poor kidney function.
What should you not do with a person with hypothermia?
If cause of hypothermia not obvious: Cortisol, TSH, free T4, blood cultures, additional toxicology workup as indicated (e.g. carboxyhemoglobin level). Rewarming modalities External warming (warming blankets vs. circulated-water temperature management system). Respiratory warming (HFNC if not intubated, or heated humidification via ventilator).
What is hypothermia according to the Mayo Clinic?
What are the treatment options for hypothermia?
What is included in the workup of hypothermia?
What is the correct treatment for hypothermia?
Replace wet things with warm, dry coats or blankets. If further warming is needed, do so gradually. For example, apply warm, dry compresses to the center of the body — neck, chest and groin. The CDC says another option is using an electric blanket, if available.
What is the recommended treatment for hypothermia on the water?
Hypothermia treatment If possible, remove the water-drenched clothing and put him/her in a sleeping bag or cover the person with wool blankets.
When treating hyperthermia one should never?
Use cold wet towels or dampen clothing with tepid water when the heat is extreme. Avoid hot, heavy meals. Avoid alcohol. Determine if the person is taking any medications that increase hyperthermia risk; if so, consult with the patient's physician.
What is the best treatment for a hypothermia victim boater exam?
Gently move the victim to a warm shelter. Check for breathing and a heartbeat. Start CPR if necessary. If you have dry clothes or a blanket, remove the victim's wet clothes.