Learn the facts of hypothermia, including what it is, the symptoms, who is at risk, treatment options, and what can be done to prevent it.
Hypothermia is the #1 killer of outdoor recreationists and can occur in temperatures as high as the 70s. Explore prevention and treatment tips.
Paper by Andrew Weinberg, MD offers information on the varying degrees of hypothermia and a general overview of the issues.
Outdoor Action guide provides info on varying degrees of hypothermia and how to deal with each of them. Also covers other cold weather injuries.
Colorado Mountain Club offers pointers on preventing hypothermia and goes over the symptoms to look out for.
Search and Rescue Society of British Columbia site includes the physiology, signs, symptoms and treatment considerations for the condition.
Discover how hypothermia and frostbite affect body temperature reductions too severe to tolerate. Thermal clothing and hot, sweetened liquids exemplify remedies.