The most effective warming treatment for a crew member suffering from hypothermia is __________.
• Stages and signs of hypothermia (mild vs. severe) • Safe rewarming methods vs. dangerous rapid rewarming • Risks of sudden exertion and localized heat on very cold tissue
• Which option allows the body’s core temperature to rise in a controlled, even way rather than just warming the skin? • Which methods could cause heart rhythm problems or shock if the person is already severely cold? • Think about what you’ve learned about moving or exercising a hypothermic person—when is that recommended, and when is it risky?
• Verify which methods involve gentle, controlled whole‑body rewarming rather than sudden, intense heat. • Check which choices might increase the risk of cardiac arrest or afterdrop (continued cooling of the core) in severe hypothermia. • Eliminate any option that relies mainly on exercise or strong external heat on one body area for someone who is already seriously hypothermic.
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