Maine Sea Kayak Practice Test

Rewarming and stopping further heat loss is what matters most. The best approach is to move the person to a warm, dry shelter, remove wet clothing, and start rewarming with dry clothes and insulation, plus warm fluids if they are conscious and able to swallow. This method tackles the heat loss from wet clothing and the cold environment while also helping raise the core temperature gradually from the inside. It’s preferable to simply insulating and warming with blankets or a heated environment and adding warm drinks rather than staying damp or engaging in vigorous activity. Avoid rubbing the skin or using direct, intense heat, and seek medical help for more severe cases.