10 Symptoms of Hypothermia
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #10: Loss of Consciousness
When people are in the extreme cold and suffering from exposure, they are usually told that they must stay awake. Falling asleep in such circumstances can be deadly, but staying awake can be very difficult. Hypothermia causes the body’s systems to start shutting down, and loss of consciousness may occur.
When somebody falls unconscious due to hypothermia, their breathing and pulse will drop to the point where they are hardly detectable. They may still be alive at this point, but their condition is extremely serious and emergency medical assistance should be found without hesitation. With the right resources and expertise, the patient still has a chance of pulling through even at this stage.
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