THE PHYSIOLOGY OF COLD/WET SURVIVAL

The physiology and effectiveness of the body's thermoregulatory mechanisms are studied. The working of the control system is discussed and its effect demonstrated. The general effect of this thermoregulation on the likelihood of survival is considered, together with the principles of treatment for those suffering from immersion or exposure.

• Corporate Authors:

  Institute of Naval Medicine

  Alverstoke, Hants PO12 2DL,   England 
• Authors:
  • Hervey, G R
• Publication Date: 1972-12

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 161-170
• Serial:
  • Royal Naval Medical Service Journal
  • Volume: 57
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Institute of Naval Medicine

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Crash exposure; First aid; Hypothermia; Life rafts; Lifesaving; Survival
• Uncontrolled Terms: Exposure (Human)
• Old TRIS Terms: Life raft exposure
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00041838
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Royal Naval Medical Service
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 6 1973 12:00AM