Hibler heat pack

The Hibler heat pack is a first aid measure for hypothermia (hypothermia). It is based on a rewarming of the central circulation (heart and lungs) from the outside. It is named after its inventor, Hans Hibler .

It is used for mild to moderate hypothermia. The aim is to avoid further loss of heat and to warm the core of the body to ~ 36 ° C without the cold shell blood flowing back from the limbs to the core. This would further lower the core body temperature and cause an afterdrop .

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For the Hibler heat pack, chemical heat bags are placed on the chest and stomach. If necessary, hot, damp cloths can be used. The heat sources should not have direct skin contact, but should lie on underwear or blankets. Above that, clothing follows over the torso, but not over the arms and legs. If available, a hat protects the head as a lot of heat is lost through it. Finally, the entire body is wrapped in blankets or a bivouac sack with a good closure at the neck.

During long journeys, the heat packs should be replaced every one to two hours.

Individual evidence

1. ^ Mountain Rescue Bavaria: Mountain Rescue Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Retrieved April 24, 2019 . 
2. ↑ hypothermia. In: notmed.info. Archived from the original on April 6, 2012 ; accessed on May 16, 2015 . 
3. ^ Walter Treibel: Cold damage in the mountains. Retrieved May 16, 2015 . 

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