About This Course:
This course discusses several aspects of hypothermia. The areas that will be
covered in this course are:
~You May Have Had Hypothermia Before
~What is Hypothermia?
~Two Types of Hypothermia
~Causes of Heat Loss
~At Risk Situations
~Watch for the “Umbles”
~Diagnosis
~Treatment
~Care at Home
~Complications of Severe Hypothermia
~Mortality
~Key Points
Objectives:
After completing this course, learners will successfully be able to:
1. define hypothermia.
2. list signs and symptoms of hypothermia.
3. discuss treatment of hypothermia.
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