Publications by authors named "Ewa Zender-Swiercz"
Int J Biometeorol
December 2020
Article Synopsis
- Mountain accident victims often face hypothermia due to cold and windy conditions, which can lead to increased mortality.
- This study aimed to evaluate how effective different warming systems are at preventing heat loss during simulated mountain rescues, using thermal manikins and a virtual patient model.
- Results showed that while shivering victims could gain heat, non-shivering victims experienced significant heat loss that none of the warming systems (gel, electrical, or chemical) could fully compensate for, indicating a need for better thermal insulation in these situations.
