Life Boat Ailments and Care of Survivors

Question 1

Hypothermia sets in at -

Answer 1

35 degrees

Question 2

Methods of re-warming a hypothermic patient:

Answer 2

Re-warm using hot water between 40 and 41 degrees celsius. However, patient can faint. So reserved for professionals

Re-warm using insulation(blankets)

Question 3

For heat exhaustion provide the patient with -

Answer 3

teaspoon of salted mixed in 500ml of water