Re: [Paddlewise] Cold Water Gasp

From: Craig MacKinnon <elroca_at_earthlink.net>
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 17:44:11 -0500
I have experienced cold water gasp response. Regardless of the frequency or
that some individuals may have avoided it, cold water gasp response occurs.
Anyone exposing himself or herself to cold water immersion should be aware
of the danger associated with cold shock.

Craig

----- Original Message -----
From: "cholst" <cholst_at_bitstream.net>
To: <paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2001 1:54 PM
Subject: [Paddlewise] Cold Water Gasp
snip
> I don't question that this cold water gasp may happen occasionally, but I
do
> question that it is inevitable or indeed happens with any frequency.
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