Definition: hypothermia - A condition where your body loses more heat than it produces. Always wear adequate layers of clothes when outside in cold weather. If you suspect hypothermia, wrap the person in blankets, drink warm fluids, and seek medical attention immediately.
Rod Brouhard, About's guide to First Aid, says, "Hypothermia ranges from mild chills and shivering to coma and death. Hypothermia is defined as a core body temperature of less than 95 degrees."
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