You're out in the backcountry and someone is suffering from extreme hypothermia…. What do you do?
Out in the cold and have someone that's getting hypothermic?
11 Steps To Do A Hypothermia Wrap (Hypo Wrap)
Snake this line under the tarp to wrap around patient when they are burrito wrapped
PMI 3 mm Utility Cord - 50 ft.
10x10 tarp will be your “tortilla” layer; the waterproof outer shell that will provide wind protection, as well as keep everything together.
10x10 Tarps in Tarps(295)
Sleeping bag to out patient inside; if you have 2 lay one underneath for more comfort
Sleeping Bags For Backpacking
Sleeping pad to provide comfort and a somewhat rigid base
Sleeping Pad
Emergency blankets to help keep the patient warm
Emergency Blankets in Survival Gear(1000+)
If you don't have a rope to snake underneath to tie the burrito together you can use webbing
Climbing Webbing
If you need additional heat for the severely hypothermic patient you can place some of these heat packs in the wrap with them; be sure not to put on bare skin. Arm pits and groin areas as great spots.
Hot Hands
You can use these to create the diaper mentioned in the 11-steps. These are also great to carry for emergencies… can use to make a tarp, a rain poncho, a sleeping bag, can also cut eyes out on a corner (like a ghost costume) then sit on a rock and pl...
