How to Prevent Hypothermia

Video Transcript

"You know there's a killer out there that can zap our energy and take our life rather quickly. Hi. I'm Captain Joe Bruni. What we're going to talk about is hypothermia and how to avoid it from occurring. One of the key ways to keep hypothermia from setting is to dress accordingly. Hypothermia is something that comes on suddenly and usually silently and quickly. Dress accordingly by having some type of inner layer for a wicking layer to pull moisture and sweat away from the body, a middle layer that is basically an insulating layer and an outer layer of clothing that provides protection from the elements on the exterior of our body. Its also a good idea to have mittens and a type of hat to help insulate the head and hands which have heat loss occur rather frequently and quickly through them. Along with the clothing we wear staying out of nasty weather if weather turns really bad like wind and rain. There's nothing that will zap your energy and cause hypothermia to set in quicker than being wet in a high forceful wind. So seek shelter accordingly if the weather turns nasty. Also drink plenty of water to keep the brain functioning normally and to keep your energy levels high. Take in food such as carbohydrates, in small portions by eating continually a little bit every hour, keeping our energy levels up. Hypothermia should also be monitored in each other when you're out in the woods or in the wilderness, hiking or partaking in any type of recreational activity. It is a silent killer that comes on quickly and recognizing the signs early can be key to treatment and survival. I'm Captain Joe Bruni, stay safe and we'll see you next time."