Warning Signs Of Hypothermia

Increase Clumsiness

Because the nervous system cannot send accurate signals to the body, a patient with hypothermia may also appear to more clumsy than usual. The signals their control over their extremities is failing, resulting in weakened muscles and decreased coordination. If patients try to walk or move, they could be prone to tripping, staggering, or even falling. While conserving energy is important for retaining heat in an emergency, regularly moving is also important to keep blood circulation going to the extremities. Even if a patient does not move their legs, they might find it difficult to control the hands and fingers, failing to accomplish even basic tasks such as a palmar grasp.

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