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Comment by divbyzer0

Correct. Hypothermia and drowning (particulartly in cold water) the patient is not pronounced dead until the body has been warmed, this can be 12+ hours after the event.

Children do better.

The mammalian diving reflex prepares the body for long periods of immersion. Not to be relied upon.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diving_reflex

parent divbyzer0 7 years ago

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