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

Fuente: Wright R and Cagnol B. English for Nursing. Editorial Pearson. England. 2012

QUESTIONS
1. What is Hypothermia?

Is the low body temperature of 35.4°

2. How do you know if somebody has hypothermia?

The low body pressure.

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

Call 999 immediately. While you wait for the emergency services

4. What is the difference between hypothermia and hyperthermia?

Is the low body temperatura.

Is the high body temperatura.

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

More dangerous is hyporthermia.

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

Take off the patient clothes if they are wet

6. Do you know what FIRST AIDS mean?

No, i don’t.