Video From Beyond Cold Water Boot Camp USA Rescue Recover Re-warm: In this video portion of the Cold Water DVD series, first responders and "campers" offer information about the types of equipment and safety apparel they are wearing and its effectiveness in cold water immersion environments. This is an excellent video for first responders, EMT's, rescue teams, and anyone who may encounter a victim of cold-water immersion.
Terrific demonstration. It would only be better if it stated that a 2 degree drop in body temperature is very serious.
scieditor 1 month ago
I am amazed the Guy with no protection lasted so long. Obviously, everybody is different, but I think 5 min would be pushing it for most people here. I go Sea Kayaking, and it is always a problem how to dress. In April We had a heatwave in the UK, and I paddled in my drysuit, due to the still cold Sea. It resulted in severe chapping under the armpits, due to sweating in the heat....But, infintely preferable than hypothermia if I'd took a swim............
GBPaddling 2 months ago
This is valuable information for all those who play on the water when the temperatures drop.
getoutdoorsnc 2 months ago