Re: [Paddlewise] Hypothermia (warm moist air in the lungs)

Matt, Doug, Jochen:

In the field, without special rescue equipment, how would you supply
warm moist air to the victim's lungs? Would holding the victim's head
in the steam over some boiling water help?

Jack

----- Original Message -----
From: Matt Broze <mkayaks_at_oz.net>
<snip>
>Last I heard, warm moist air in the lungs is the preferred rewarming
technique. I'd
> try that if you can't get help to get the victim to a hospital without
> jostling them.


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