Learn how to treat, prevent and recognize the symptoms of hypothermia. Anyone who works outdoors in cold weather or participates in cold weather activities faces the risk of hypothermia. Unfortunately, the warning signs of hypothermia can go unnoticed by people unfamiliar with the condition. This problem is compounded by the fact that hypothermia can affect reasoning and judgment. Taken together, these factors can quickly lead to a life-or-death situation. Definition Hypothermia occurs when an individual’s core body temperature decreases to a level where muscular and cerebral functions become impaired. The most common cause of this loss of body temperature is exposure to cold […]