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4. Hypothermia By the end of this session you will be able to: recognise when someone has hypothermia respond appropriately to someone who has hypothermia.

5. © St John Ambulance. All rights reserved. What you will see: shivering pale, dry skin slow and shallow breathing slow pulse. Hypothermia

6. © St John Ambulance. All rights reserved. What you should do if they are outside: bring the casualty inside if possible replace wet clothing with dry clothing protect them from the cold ground dial 999 or 112 for help help to rewarm them by giving the casualty warm drinks and high energy foods Monitor their vital signs. Hypothermia

7. © St John Ambulance. All rights reserved. What you should do if they are inside: help to rewarm them give the casualty a warm drink and high energy foods seek medical advice in case it is disguising symptoms of another illness monitor and record the casualty’s breathing, level of response and temperature. Hypothermia