HYPOTHERMIA WARNING SIGNALS

Hypothermia is a condition of abnormally low body temperature that can lead to serious complications and even death.
The symptoms are: - Change in appearance or behavior, uncontrollable shivering sometimes or none at all, stiff muscles, speech may be slurred, breathing shallow or slow and confusion, disorientation and drowsiness.
If the pulse is weak and blood pressure is low, and symptoms of confusion, disorientation and drowsiness are present, get help immediately. Until help arrives do this.
Warm the person by wrapping in an electric or thermal blanket and place a hot water bottle or heating pad on the abdomen.  If the victim is alert, feed the victim warm food or beverage but no alcohol.  Keep the head low and the feet up to get warm blood circulating to the head.
If none of these procedures are available, and you're out on the trail, warm the victim with your own body by lying close.  Do not rub the person's limbs in hopes of improving circulation.  Do not give the victim a hot shower or bath, as it could cause sudden shock.
Chances for recovery are good if the person's general health is good, if the hypothermia is detected early and if the case is not severe.