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What so i do if i find someone who has acute hypothermia?
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Please see below.: Call 911 immediately. Treatment includes preventing further heat loss, then careful rewarming, as well as respiratory support. Hypothermia can cause heart rhythm problems, which can require medication, cpr, or a defibrillator.
Answered 11/26/2013
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