COLD IMMERSION AND SWIMMING

Experiments to indicate the effects on survival after immersion in water of such factors as subcutaneous fat, exercise and clothing are described. The causes of sudden death in water are discussed and advice is given on action to be taken to preserve life after immersion.

• Corporate Authors:

  Institute of Naval Medicine

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

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 171-176
• 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: 00041840
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Royal Naval Medical Service
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 6 1973 12:00AM