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When warming someone with hypothermia, which part of the body do you warm first?

The center of the body: chest, neck, head and groin.

  1. Hands and feet
  2. Chest, neck, head and groin ✔
  3. Arms and legs

Why: The CDC says to get the person into a warm room, remove wet clothing, then warm the center of the body first. Seek medical attention as soon as possible.

Huh, didn't know that: Warm drinks can help a person with hypothermia, but the CDC says no alcohol.

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Sources

  1. Preventing Cold-Related Illness (CDC) https://www.cdc.gov/winter-weather/prevention/index.html

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