Which of the following is a sign of severe hypothermia?

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Which of the following is a sign of severe hypothermia?

When the body’s temperature drops to a very low level, the brain’s function slows dramatically, and a person may slip into unresponsiveness. That loss of responsiveness is a clear, high-level sign that hypothermia has become severe. Shivering is common earlier on as the body tries to generate heat, and it may stop as cooling advances; while the cessation of shivering can indicate progression, the unresponsiveness itself is the stronger, more definitive sign that urgent care is needed. If you encounter someone who is unresponsive and suspected of being severely hypothermic, act quickly: call for emergency help, check for breathing and a pulse, and start CPR with rescue breaths if there is no pulse. If a pulse is present but breathing is absent or inadequate, provide rescue breaths and monitor. Keep the person insulated and warm with blankets, remove wet clothing, and handle them gently to avoid triggering dangerous rhythms. Use an AED as soon as it’s available and follow the device prompts.

When the body’s temperature drops to a very low level, the brain’s function slows dramatically, and a person may slip into unresponsiveness. That loss of responsiveness is a clear, high-level sign that hypothermia has become severe. Shivering is common earlier on as the body tries to generate heat, and it may stop as cooling advances; while the cessation of shivering can indicate progression, the unresponsiveness itself is the stronger, more definitive sign that urgent care is needed.

If you encounter someone who is unresponsive and suspected of being severely hypothermic, act quickly: call for emergency help, check for breathing and a pulse, and start CPR with rescue breaths if there is no pulse. If a pulse is present but breathing is absent or inadequate, provide rescue breaths and monitor. Keep the person insulated and warm with blankets, remove wet clothing, and handle them gently to avoid triggering dangerous rhythms. Use an AED as soon as it’s available and follow the device prompts.

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