Heat escape lessening position
Heat Escape Lessening Position (HELP)
Heat Escape Lessening Position (pronounced: /hi:t ɪˈskeɪp ˈlɛsnɪŋ pəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/), often abbreviated as HELP, is a survival technique used in cold water environments to reduce heat loss and delay the onset of hypothermia.
Etymology
The term "Heat Escape Lessening Position" is a descriptive term that refers to the position's purpose. It was coined by survival experts to describe a specific posture that can help to conserve body heat in a cold water survival situation.
Description
The Heat Escape Lessening Position involves drawing the knees up to the chest and holding them there with the arms, while trying to keep as much of the body as possible out of the water. This position reduces the amount of body surface area exposed to the cold water, thereby reducing heat loss.
Related Terms
- Hypothermia: A medical emergency that occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can produce heat, causing a dangerously low body temperature.
- Survival skills: Techniques a person may use in a dangerous situation (e.g. natural disasters) to save themselves or others.
- Body temperature: The normal body temperature for a healthy person is around 98.6°F (37°C), but it can vary depending on the individual, the time of day, and the weather.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Heat escape lessening position
- Wikipedia's article - Heat escape lessening position
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