HYPOTHERMIA REFERENCES
These links are provided for informational purposes and JSSKA assumes no liabilities related to the accuracy and use of the information presented in these sites.
ACA Cold Water Safety and Cold Water Survival (PDF file)
Atlantic Kayak Tours - a good link to start with for extensive general
hypothermia information
Commander Bob -
general canoe & kayak safety site with more safety links
ACA National Sailing
Committee - Off Season Boating and Cold Shock information. This is a
popularly cited reference by Chuck Sutherland
Hypothermia.org - Hypothermia Prevention, Recognition and Treatment. Articles, Protocols and Research on Life-Saving Skills. A private compilation from many EMS & medical resources. Links to technical aspects of hypothermic patients.
Outdoor Action
Guide to Hypothermia And Cold Weather Injuries. Princeton University -
very good info - detailed, but not too technical - from heat loss methods thru
symptoms and signs to treatment
Off-Season Boating, Cold
Shock and Hypothermia - A printable brochure by Chuck Sutherland about the prevention and treatment of cold shock and hypothermia.
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research - Medical aspects of
hypothermia including complications from other medical maladies. Just enough
info to assist in prevention.
The National
Outdoor Leadership School - web page is an excerpt from the excellent book,
Wilderness First Aid. Excellent start point for education in emergency care
away from the 911 system.
Washington State Parks
and Recreation Commission Boating Programs - boating safety site with very
good simple view of hypothermia and cold water survival.
University of
Minnesota Sea Grant College Program - Survival in Cold Water. Another
very good page with all the details.
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