You're the first-aider in Alberta. From a chinook-chilled night in Calgary to a February backcountry day in Kananaskis — a person's survival depends on your decisions. Train through real Alberta scenarios across all stages of hypothermia.
36–32°CMild: Shivering, slurred speech, confusion. Person is still alert.
32–28°CModerate: Shivering stops, severe confusion, muscle rigidity.
28–24°CSevere: Unconscious, very slow pulse, risk of cardiac arrest.
CORE TEMP
SCORE: 0Q 1 / 12
KEY REMINDERS
Handle persons gently — rough movement can trigger cardiac arrest
Always attempt CPR in severe hypothermia with no detectable pulse — cold dramatically slows metabolism and survival is possible
Remove wet clothing, insulate from ground, protect from wind
Never rub extremities — causes vasoconstriction and cold blood to rush to core
Warm the core first, not the extremities
Warm fluids (if conscious and can swallow) — NO alcohol
Don't apply direct heat sources — rewarm gradually
Mild hypothermia: rewarm passively. Moderate/severe: get EMS immediately
In Alberta backcountry: call 911 or use a satellite communicator — helicopter evacuation may be needed
Chinook winds can make temperatures deceptively mild — wind chill still kills