First Aid for Sports Injuries
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COLD STRESS (Hypothermia)
From overexposure to cold. Symptoms: shivering, muscle weakness, numbness, drowsiness, and occasionally unconsciousness.
Immediate Attention
1. Give rescue breathing if necessary.
2. Remove victim from cold environment; handle gently; protect from wind/rain/snow.
3. Keep victim still.
4. Replace wet/cold clothing with warm.
5. Rewarm by immersing in warm (105-110 F) degree water, wrapping in warm blankets, or providing skin-to-skin contact with a warm person.
6. Do not give alcohol to "warm up."
