What treatment would you provide to a hypothermic victim if inside a liferaft?« Back to Questions List

Posted by marinetales
Asked on July 24, 2021 12:35 pm

Following treatment shall be provided to a hypothermic person -

a). Remove any wet clothing from the person and replace by dry clothing if available.
b). Place the person in a Thermal Protective Aid (TPA) if available.
c). Huddle other people around the chilled person to generate body warmth.
d). Ensure that the entrances to the survival craft are battened down in order to raise the internal temperature of the raft.

Posted by marinetales
Answered On July 24, 2021 12:37 pm