Winter Safety: Hypothermia

安全

冬季安全：低溫

當身體嘅核心溫度低於95 ° F （35 ° C ）嗰陣就會出現低溫，通常係因為長時間接觸寒冷天氣、風或者潮濕嘅條件。體溫太低會影響大腦，令你諗唔到清楚或者運動唔到。呢個令到低溫特別危險，因為你可能唔知佢發生緊同/或者可以做任何嘢。

Why It’s Important for the ID/DD Population

Individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) or developmental disabilities (DD) may not recognize the signs of hypothermia or may be unable to communicate when they feel cold or uncomfortable. Some individuals may also have difficulty dressing appropriately for the weather or may resist wearing warm clothing, putting them at greater risk for hypothermia.

要點做

測個人嘅體溫。如果溫度低於95 ° F ，情況係緊急情況；即刻去醫院。如果冇醫療服務，就開始暖身，方法如下：

    • 將個人帶入溫暖嘅房間或者避難所。
    • 如果個人着住任何濕衫，就除咗佢。
    • 先暖身中心：胸部、頸部、頭部同腹股溝；如果有嘅話，用電熱毯。或者用喺鬆散、乾燥嘅毯子、衣服、毛巾或者床單下面嘅皮膚接觸。
    • 溫暖嘅飲品可以幫助提高體溫，但係唔好提供酒精飲品。千祈唔好畀飲品昏迷嘅人。
    • 體溫上升後，保持個人乾燥，並用暖毯包住，包括頭頸。
    • 盡快去醫院。

 

嚴重低溫嘅人可能會昏迷，亦可能似乎冇脈搏或者呼吸緊。喺呢個情況下，輕輕鬆鬆噉處理嗰個人，然後即刻攞緊急援助（911）。就算個人睇落冇生命，都應該提供復氣。喺個人被暖身嘅時候，應該繼續進行心肺復甦，直至有反應或者有醫療援助為止。喺某啲情況下，一個低溫嘅人，如果佢似乎冇生命，就可以成功復生。

知道有幫助

Common signs and symptoms of hypothermia include shivering, confusion, lethargy, slurred speech, fatigue, shallow breathing, loss of coordination, numbness, and in severe cases, unconsciousness. Always check for signs/symptoms in cold conditions as individuals with ID/DD may not be able to report discomfort or recognize the symptoms of hypothermia. Be aware that hypothermia can progress very quickly in vulnerable individuals, making rapid response essential. Hypothermia is more likely to occur in very cold temperatures but can also happen at temperatures above 40°F, especially if the body is wet or exposed to wind.