Is the crew familiar with the problems of hypothermia and its treatment?

Symptoms

- The patient becomes apathetic.

- The patient loses interest in survival.

- Heat loss from the head is greater than arms and legs.

- The feeling of cold replaces warmth at body temperature below 34°C.

- Loss of consciousness at 32°C.

Treatment

- Replace wet clothing with dry one.

- Put the patient on a Thermal Protective Aid.

- Keep the patient lying and if possible with another healthy person using body heat.

- Do not give alcohol but only warm water.

References

IMO, International Convention of Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS)

OCIMF, SIRE 2.0

WHO, International Medical Guide for Ships