Writing References and Resources

Miscellaneous
The colors of bruises and what they mean.

Hypothermia
Symptoms, in order of how the hypothermia progresses: Body temperatures: Increased risk of hypothermia: Treatment: Other notes:
 * Shivering (may stop later on)
 * Slow and/or shallow breathing
 * Confusion and/or memory loss
 * Drowsiness/exhaustion
 * Slurred or mumbled speech
 * Loss of coordination, fumbling hands and stumbling steps
 * Slow and weak pulse
 * Mild hypothermia: 89-95°F
 * Moderate: 82-89°F
 * Severe: <82°F
 * The elderly
 * Infants
 * Children
 * Underweight people
 * Judgement impaired by drugs or alcohol
 * Move to a warm, dry place and/or shelter from the elements.
 * Remove wet clothing and cover entire body and head with blankets, save for the face.
 * Skin-to-skin contact.
 * Provide warm drinks that do not have caffeine or alcohol.
 * CPR if breathing stops.
 * If shivering stops while they are still in the cold, that is a sign that their heat regulation systems are turning off and they need immediate help.
 * If someone faints from low temperatures, they must be warmed up immediately or they will die.