Hypothermia
An injured person cools down even in mild weather, so insulation belongs in the kit all year round — not just in winter.
Rescue blankets, rescue bags and self-heating blankets from Blizzard, Mediwrap, Steroplast, Vitri and TechTrade. Equipment that keeps an injured person warm while waiting for someone else to take over.
Hypothermia — all products
Frequently asked questions about hypothermia
What is the difference between a basic emergency blanket and a Blizzard blanket?
The basic blanket is a thin reflective sheet: small, light and intended for single use. The Blizzard blankets are built up in several layers and are sturdier, more durable and designed to be used more than once. The difference shows in weight, bulk in the bag and price.
Blanket, bag or tube?
A blanket is laid over the person and has to be held in place, which requires someone to stay with them. A bag or tube instead encloses the body and stays in place on its own — an advantage when you need your hands for something else or when the person is to be moved. Choose according to how long you will be on your own.
What does the TOG value mean?
TOG is a measure of insulating capacity stated by the manufacturer, and a higher number means more insulation. It is used on Blizzard's heavier models. Use it to compare products within the category, not as a promise of what temperature will be reached in a given situation.
How many blankets should be in the kit?
More than one. A thin emergency blanket per person in the group weighs almost nothing and can be used as ground insulation just as well as a cover — and ground insulation is often what is missing. Add a heavier blanket or a rescue bag, kept in the larger bag or in the vehicle.
Guides for Hypothermia
Comparisons of equipment in this category, written by our anaesthetists.
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