Recognising and preventing hypothermia

June 2023

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June 2023

When the cold starts to get to you, seek shelter out of the wind. Photo: Jenny Nicholson
Hypothermia occurs when a person’s body temperature drops. The person affected is often unaware before confusion sets in, which makes the situation worse. How do we prevent this, and what actions should be taken? Cold, wet and windy If it’s cold or wet or windy, it is easy to keep warm. However, when two of […]
Heather Grady

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Heather Grady

Heather Grady is an instructor with Outdoor Training New Zealand

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