Keeping casualties warm reduces their death rates. Every drop of 1-degree Celsius in body temperature correlates with a ten percent increase in death rate. Consider Hypothermia prevention an overlooked and critical part of your casualty management.
In 2021, the TCCC Committee changed to hypothermia management for combat casualties. Researched and written by Mike Shertz, MD/18D, not AI 🕖 Reading Time, 3 minutes The Co-TCCC noted there had been no review of hypothermia management in the guidelines …
Once a casualty’s massive hemorrhage is controlled, rescuers must turn our attention to the rest of the M-A-R-C-H pneumonic, specifically, to hypothermia prevention. Does the casualty have an open airway, or do they need help maintaining their airway? How are …
