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What you do about it depends on the circumstances; clearly the possible actions are very different for the river paddler compared to the group on an exposed sea open crossing. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eTo prevent it happening\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eplan the trip carefully\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eensure that everyone on the trip is capable of the trip’s demands\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003etake spare clothing\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ebe adequately clothed before you all begin\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eensure that you have eaten sufficient before beginning the journey\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ehave spare hot drinks and high energy food to consume on the way\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ekeep the pace at that for the slowest\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eensure that the group does not split up\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ekeep a watchful eye on the less experienced\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003edo not get wet unnecessarily\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ebe competent at rescues\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ecarry out rescues quickly and efficiently\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eif an incident occurs take charge, delegate and keep watch on the rest of the group.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eHow to Recognise It\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eRecognising the onset of hypothermia in kayaking is difficult because of the distance between paddlers. Nevertheless, if you are aware of the potential for the problem and how to recognise it you can take action before it becomes serious. As the condition develops there may be :\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e– shivering and cold, pale skin\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e– apathy, disorientation or irrational behaviour; occasionally belligerence\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e– lethargy or failing consciousness\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e– slow and shallow breathing\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e– a slow and weakening pulse\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e– in extreme cases there may be cardiac arrest.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eWhat to Do About It\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eWhat you do depends on where you are when you recognise the condition. If you are on the water then your options are limited but there are still actions that can allay the severe onset of the condition until you can reach the shore.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e– give the casualty a hot drink and high energy food if they are conscious give them more clothing\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e– if they are not capable of paddling then consider towing them having given them another paddler to raft up to\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e– if they are incapable of remaining upright in the kayak consider putting them in a survival bag on the deck of a kayak raft and towing to shore\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eOn reaching the shore\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eIf the casualty can be taken indoors:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e– if you can get the casualty indoors then replace their wet clothing with warm and dry garments\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e– if they are conscious consider putting them into a warm bath\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e– put the casualty into bed and give hot drinks and high energy foods\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e– contact a doctor\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003eIf the casualty is outdoors\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e– then take them to a sheltered place\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e– give them extra clothing, lie them down on top of an insulating layer\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e– put them in a sleeping bag/survival blanket and/or a survival bag\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e– send for help\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003e– if they are conscious give hot drinks and high energy foods\u003c/p\u003e","ContentConfig":{"Caption":null,"Icon":null,"IconColour":null,"CaptionColour":null,"UnderlineColour":null,"TextColour":null,"FontSize":null,"LineHeight":null,"RequiresLoggedInUser":false,"BottomMargin":0,"PaddingLeft":"0px","PaddingTop":"0px","PaddingRight":"0px","PaddingBottom":"0px","PhoneVisible":true,"TabletVisible":true,"DesktopVisible":true,"CssClass":null,"PageLinkName":null,"PageLinkCaption":null},"ComponentCode":null,"ComponentError":null,"BottomMargin":"0px","PaddingLeft":"0px","PaddingTop":"0px","PaddingRight":"0px","PaddingBottom":"0px","CssClass":null,"ResponsiveClasses":"","PageLinkName":null,"PageLinkCaption":null,"Background":{"Colour":null,"ImageURL":null,"Filter":null,"IsParallax":false,"Image":"","Tint":""},"ImageConfig":{"ImageURL":null,"ObjectFit":"contain","ImageHeight":null,"FrameStyle":null,"BorderRadius":null,"Caption":{"IsActive":false,"Text":null,"SubText":null,"Font":{"Size":null,"Colour":null},"SubFont":{"Size":null,"Colour":null},"Alignment":null,"Position":null,"Margin":null,"BackgroundColour":null,"Blur":false,"Hover":false},"AltText":null,"LinkURL":null,"BottomMargin":0,"PaddingLeft":"10px","PaddingTop":"10px","PaddingRight":"10px","PaddingBottom":"10px","PhoneVisible":true,"TabletVisible":true,"DesktopVisible":true,"CssClass":null,"PageLinkName":null,"PageLinkCaption":null},"IgnoreCache":false}]}],"ColumnSpacing":"0px","BottomMargin":"0px","TopPadding":"0px","IsFullWidth":true,"IsBackgroundFullWidth":true,"Background":{"Colour":null,"ImageURL":null,"Filter":null,"IsParallax":false,"Image":"","Tint":""}}],"PageURL":"https://www.portsmouth-canoe-club.org/Cms/Spaces/DEFAULT/Hyperthermia?version=2","AllVersions":[],"Comments":[],"UpdatedComments":[],"Spaces":[],"IsWatching":false,"LastViewTime":null,"CanEdit":false,"CanPublish":false,"CanCopy":false,"CanCreateTemplate":false,"CanComment":false,"CanReadComments":false,"CanModerateComments":false,"CanLike":false,"CanWatch":false}
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