HYPOTHERMIA This situation occurs when the core temperature of one's body falls below normal. It is the failure of the body to maintain adequate production of heat under conditions of extreme cold.
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Hypothermia The deterioration in one's mental and physical condition brought on by a rapid lowering of human body temperature.
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Hypothermia
A rapid, progressive mental and physical collapse that accompanies the lowering of body temperature.
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16. Hypothermia - when the body temperature drops below 95°F.
17. Frost bite - frozen body tissue.
Cold exposure
In spite of Australia's image as a hot dry country, exposure (hypothermia) is a possibility in parts of the cool temperate region. In the high country, the weather can change quickly, and snow can fall at any time of year.
body feels due to the combination of wind and temperature. During blizzards, with the combination of cold temperatures and strong winds, very low wind chill values can occur. Exposure to low wind chill values can result in frostbite or hypothermia.
Hyperthermia: When the human body overheats from prolonged periods of hot weather or being in the heat.
Hypothermia: When the human body loses heat for a prolonged period time. A drastic dangerous lowering of body temperature.
HYPOTHERMIA Occurs when the core temperature of one's body falls below normal. It is the failure of the body to maintain adequate production of heat under conditions of extreme cold.
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