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    Hypothermia is defined as a very low body temperature of 35.4°C or lower. It is a serious medical emergency that can be fatal if not treated properly. Some signs of hypothermia include uncontrollable shivering and mental confusion. The document provides steps for treating hypothermia, which include removing any wet clothing, adding dry layers or a blanket to the patient, making a warm drink, closing windows/doors, turning up the heat, and washing the face/hands in warm water. It is important to call emergency services immediately while taking these initial steps.

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    Hypothermia is defined as a very low body temperature of 35.4°C or lower. It is a serious medical emergency that can be fatal if not treated properly. Some signs of hypothermia include uncontrollable shivering and mental confusion. The document provides steps for treating hypothermia, which include removing any wet clothing, adding dry layers or a blanket to the patient, making a warm drink, closing windows/doors, turning up the heat, and washing the face/hands in warm water. It is important to call emergency services immediately while taking these initial steps.

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    Hypothermia is defined as a very low body temperature of 35.4°C or lower. It is a serious medical emergency that can be fatal if not treated properly. Some signs of hypothermia include uncontrollable shivering and mental confusion. The document provides steps for treating hypothermia, which include removing any wet clothing, adding dry layers or a blanket to the patient, making a warm drink, closing windows/doors, turning up the heat, and washing the face/hands in warm water. It is important to call emergency services immediately while taking these initial steps.

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    FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS CONTABLES,

    FINANCIERAS Y ADMINISTRATIVAS.

    ESCUELA PROFESIONAL DE
    CONTABILIDAD
    INGLES II

    HYPOTHERMIA

    ALUMNA:

    CINTIA YAULI PEREZ

    PROFESOR:

    LIC. SILVIA H. TEJADA DAPUETTO

    AYACUCHO – PERÚ

    2019
    HYPOTHERMIA

    Hypothermia is a very low body temperature of 35,4°C or lower. It is a serious condition that

    can be fatal. Hyperthermia is a very high temperature. Treating hypothermia Hypothermia is a

    medical emergency. Call 999 immediately. While you wait for the emergency services yo can:

    • Take off the patient clothes if they are wet

    • Give the patient extra clothing and/or a hat

    • Cover de patient with a blanket

    • Prepare a warm (nor hot) drink for the patient

    • Close all windows and doors

    • Turn up the room temperature

    • Wash the patient’s hands and face in warm (nor hot) water

    QUESTIONS

    1. What is Hypothermia?

    Hypothermia is a very low body temperature of 35,4°C or lower. It is a

    serious condition that can be fatal.

    2. How do you know if somebody has hypothermia?

    when hypothermia has a very low body temperature of 35.4 ° C or less.

    3. What do you have to do if you are with somebody who has hypothermia?

    call 999 immediately

    4. What do you have to do if you are with somebody who has hypothermia?

    Hyperthermia is a very high emperature.

    Hypothermia is a medical emergency.

    5. Which one is more dangerous: hypothermia or hyperthermia?

    Hyperthermia

    6. Explain how to fulfill one of the steps for treating hypothermia.


    Take off the patient clothes if they are wet

    • Give the patient extra clothing and/or a hat

    • Cover de patient with a blanket

    • Prepare a warm (nor hot) drink for the patient

    • Close all windows and doors

    • Turn up the room temperature

    • Wash the patient’s hands and face in warm (nor hot) water

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