Protection Against Cold in Prehospital Care: Wet Clothing Removal or Addition of a Vapor Barrier

Conclusions In protracted rescue scenarios in cold environments with only limited insulation available, wet clothing removal or the use of a vapor barrier is advocated to limit the need for shivering thermogenesis and improve the patient’s condition on admission to the emergency department.

Source: Wilderness and Environmental Medicine - February 21, 2015 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research