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Hypothermia when the body temperature drops below 35oC/95oF. Hypothermia can occur when the has been in cold water for a length of time or is to cold wind. There are some guidelines on the of hypothermia: 1. Take the casualty to a protected area. 2. Remove any wet clothing and replace with dry clothes. 3. Rewarm the casualty by them in a sheet, a thermal protection aid or by using the body heat of another person. If the casualty is , they can be rewarmed in a warm bath if they are able to climb into the bath unaided. 4. if necessary the casualty if s/he is not breathing. 5. Look for signs of . the casualty for breathing, pulse and temperature. If casualty is give them a warm drink.