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Chapter 15: Environmental Emergencies

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Preventing and treating hypothermia --- Hypothermia can develop either quickly, as when someone is immersed in cold water, or more gradually, as when a lost hunter is exposed to the cold environment for several hours or more. Complete this exercise to learn more about preventing and treating hypothermia.

Here you will find information about life-saving hypothermia equipment, articles, protocols, and research dedicated to the survival of hypothermia victims. This hypothermia site is provided as an educational and informational resource for World Wide Web users around the world. Browse this web site. In your own words, describe after-drop, inhalation rewarming, and core rewarming.

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