Position yourself for the thrust by either straddling the victim at the hips, straddling one leg, or kneeling at the hips. Hypothermia A general cooling of the whole body caused by exposure to low or rapidly falling temperature, cold moisture, snow or ice. The victim may appear pale and unconscious, and may even be taken for dead. Breathing is slow and shallow, pulse faint or even undetectable. The body tissues feel semi-rigid, and the arms and legs may feel stiff.
First aid consists of bringing the body temperature to normal.
The patient should be wrapped in warm blankets in a warm room. Do not give him hot drinks or other stimulants until he has regained consciousness. Get medical attention immediately. Superficial frostbite Ice crystals forming in the upper skin layers after exposure to a temperature of 32 degrees or lower. Deep frostbite Ice crystals forming in the deeper tissues after exposure to a temperature of 32 degrees or lower.