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LAS S BOB

L ethargy or impaired consciousness


A path, disorientation, irrational


S hivering and cold, pale dry skin


S low weakening pulse


B reathing is slow and shallow


O ccasional belligerence


B ody temperature below 35c

Definition

Develops when body temperature drops to 35c

Treatment

Move them inside, if possible


Want patient to warm up


Ensure gag reflex is working


Give them hot soup/warm drinks


(Something calorie dense)


Warm blanket / huh them


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