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My understanding is that with severely hypothermic patients you want to keep them awake if possible. I'd heard moving a hypothermic patient is risky as you dont want to jostle them, some wilderness...
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2020-04-17T22:10:51Z (over 4 years ago)
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Chris Carr
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2020-04-17T22:10:51Z (over 4 years ago)
<p>My understanding is that with severely hypothermic patients you want to keep them awake if possible. I'd heard moving a hypothermic patient is risky as you dont want to jostle them, some wilderness survival experts say to stay put if you're lost since SAR is likely looking for you. <strong>how important is the "not sleeping" advice and why?</strong></p>