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When warming someone with hypothermia, where does heat go first?

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

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  1. Arms and legs
  2. Neck, chest and groin ✔
  3. Hands and feet

Why: Warm the core first and handle the person gently. Heating or massaging the arms and legs can strain the heart and lungs.

Huh, didn't know that: Mayo Clinic says not to give cigarettes either, because tobacco interferes with the circulation needed for rewarming.

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Answer: Neck, chest and groin. Warm the core first and handle the person gently. Heating or massaging the arms and legs can strain the heart and lungs.

  1. Mayo Clinic: First aid for hypothermia www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-hypothermia/basics/art-20056624
    focus on the center of the body
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. Mayo Clinic: First aid for hypothermia www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-hypothermia/basics/art-20056624
    Gently remove wet clothing.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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