Learning on ScreenTreatment of Immersion Hypothermia
- Synopsis
- People who fall into the sea, lakes, or rivers are often safe from immediate drowning, but if they have to wait long for rescue they can often die from cold. A great deal of experimental work has been performed to examine the factors affecting body heat loss in water, such as external and internal insulation, age/sex variations, water temperature, and exercises while awaiting rescue. The programme analyses the scientific data resulting from experimental work, and presents its conclusions in terms of practical advice for those likely to be either immersed or concerned with the rescue of survivors.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Video; Videocassette. U-matic, VHS. b&w. 32 min.
- Year of production
- 1976
- Availability
- Free loan to members
- Notes
- Archival interest.
- Uses
- Those with medical or other scientific training, also non-scientific audiences.
- Subjects
- Medical sciences
- Keywords
- emergency medical treatment; hypothermia
Credits
- Director
- David Sharp; Michael Tomlinson
- Producer
- David Sharp; Michael Tomlinson
- Writer
- W R Keating
- Contributor
- David Sharp; F St C Golden; Michael Tomlinson
- Cast
W R Keating
Production Company
- Name
University of London Audio-Visual Centre
- Notes
- Closed down.
Sponsor
Distributor
- Name
BMA Film and Video Library
- Web
- http://bma.org.uk/about-the-bma/bma-library External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7383 6690
- Fax
- 020 7388 2544
- Address
- BMA House
Tavistock Square
London
WC1H 9JP
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