First Aid at Sea revision module 4 of 8

COLD

Cold Shock and Hypothermia

Immersion response, hypothermia signs, gentle handling, rewarming principles, and escalation.

cold shockhypothermia

4 guided lessons · 8 practice questions · 8 flashcards

3 outcomes · self-guided revision
  • Explain immersion response, hypothermia signs, gentle handling, rewarming principles, and escalation.
  • Apply cold shock to a realistic onboard situation.
  • Recall the core check: cold shock is immediate and can affect strong swimmers.

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