Warning Signs Of Hypothermia

Drowsiness Or Loss Of Consciousness

An individual exhibiting extreme drowsiness or loss of consciousness is a clear sign they are in a dire state. As the body cools, mental clarity suffers, and the affected individual may begin to nod off. It is imperative to keep the patient awake and as alert as possible, especially if they are dazing in and out of coherent states. Losing consciousness is a clear sign the blood vessels have constricted to an extreme size, causing the heart rate and respiration to drop to a dangerous low. This low is so strong that normal brain function, even being awake and aware of who one is and where one is, becomes too much of an effort for the body.