Beware of hypothermia symptomsIn the wilderness, hypothermia symptoms require immediately action. Keep alert, be careful so it doesn't happen to you. Hypothermia is the number one killer of outdoor and wilderness adventurers. Hypothermia is defined as a body core temperature less than 95°F (35°C). Decreased consciousness occurs when the core temperature falls below 92°F (32°C). Causes of hypothermia Hypothermia happens when the body rapidly loss heat caused by fatigue, cold, wetness or exposure to wind. Each of these causes of body heat loss can play a large or small role in the development of hypothermia. For example even if you are dry the wind can penetrate your clothes and remove the insulating layer of warm air that surrounds your body. How to prevent hypothermia In a wilderness survival situation the first thing to do is prevent further heat loss. Prevention is the best method to fight hypothermia. 1. Get out of the wind, snow or rain. Seek and build shelter. 2. Clothing which has become wet from sweating, rain or snow is the primary cause of air related hypothermia. If wet get into dry clothes and a warm dry sleeping bag. Since 50% of your body's heat loss is from your head, keep your head as dry and warm as possible. 3. Create body heat. When you have prevent further heat loss the next step you have to take is to add heat to the body core. Drink something warm like hot water, chocolate or soup to warm you up - no coffee or tea and never alcohol. If you have something to eat, eat it. Nibble energy snack food. Build a fire. Hypothermia symptoms 
Early warning symptoms include intense shivering, fumbling hands and poor coordination. Shivering is the body's attempt to generate heat. A simply field test for mild hypothermia is to try touching your thumb to your little finger on the same hand. If you have difficulty doing this, it’s time to seek shelter and warmth.How to treat hypothermia Hypothermia is a medical emergency that requires immediate attention. Treatment should be approached with knowledge and care. Learn more about hypothermia, frostbite and other cold injuries. Return from "Beware of hypothermia symptoms"
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