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transfer of thermal energy by fluid circulation or movement of the hot particle in bulk to cooler areas in a material medium
(liquids, gases) |
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| transfer of heat energy in the form of waves |
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flow of heat from warm to cool without transfer of matter
(done in solids) |
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| core body temp less than 35 C (95 F) |
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| Moderate to sever hypothermia treatment, no signs of life |
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Contraindications to resuscitation:
Submerged in cold water for more than 1 hour
Core temperature of less than 50° F (10° C)
Obvious fatal injuries, e.g. decapitation
Frozen, e.g. ice formation in the airway
Chest wall so stiff that compressions impossible
Rescuers exhausted or in danger
Definitive care is available within three hours. |
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