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First Aid for Fandom | Thursday, period 1
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sharp_man"So," Hannibal said, "last week we discussed heat exhaustion. This week, perhaps slightly more topical at the moment, we will discuss its opposite - hypothermia. Just as human beings have a problem functioning when too hot, they also have difficulties when it is too cold. Some of the symptoms are even the same."
He demonstrated through the usual method of a fake Frederick Chilton. "Shivering initially, and a lack of it at lower body temperatures. Slurred speech or mumbling and a general lack of coordination. Slow, shallow breathing and weak pulse. Drowsiness and low energy. Confusion and memory loss, or even loss of consciousness.
"To treat it, move them out of the cold. Inside, if possible. If not, protect them from the wind and the cold ground. Remove any wet clothing, and replace it with something dry and warm. After that, warm them gradually - do not attempt to warm them too quickly, by placing them in an overheated room or hot bath, as this can cause further problems. Use warm, dry compresses or blankets. Offer them warm drinks - sweet ones are good, as are things like broth, but stay away from alcohol. Warm their core - their chest, groin, head - rather than their extremities."
And stay away from cigarettes, but if somebody smoked, that was their own lookout.
He waved them at the snowy post-avalanche venue on the other side of the shop. "Find your victims, rescue them, and treat them until help arrives."
He demonstrated through the usual method of a fake Frederick Chilton. "Shivering initially, and a lack of it at lower body temperatures. Slurred speech or mumbling and a general lack of coordination. Slow, shallow breathing and weak pulse. Drowsiness and low energy. Confusion and memory loss, or even loss of consciousness.
"To treat it, move them out of the cold. Inside, if possible. If not, protect them from the wind and the cold ground. Remove any wet clothing, and replace it with something dry and warm. After that, warm them gradually - do not attempt to warm them too quickly, by placing them in an overheated room or hot bath, as this can cause further problems. Use warm, dry compresses or blankets. Offer them warm drinks - sweet ones are good, as are things like broth, but stay away from alcohol. Warm their core - their chest, groin, head - rather than their extremities."
And stay away from cigarettes, but if somebody smoked, that was their own lookout.
He waved them at the snowy post-avalanche venue on the other side of the shop. "Find your victims, rescue them, and treat them until help arrives."