What are the four phases of cold water immersion?

Four stages of cold-water immersion leading to incapacitation and death: • Stage 1, Initial immersion responses or cold shock; • Stage 2, Short-term immersion or swimming failure; • Stage 3, Long-term immersion or hypothermia; Stage 4, Post-rescue collapse.

How do you make immersion cold water?

Prepare for boating in cold water conditions by always wearing a secured lifejacket or PFD. Also wear layered clothing for insulation. Equip your pleasure craft with a reboarding device (ladder, lifting harness, etc.) to use if you should fall into the water.

What is water immersion?

Water immersion includes the immersion of part or complete body in water. For example, cold water (14 °C) immersion was effectively implemented as a cooling technique after supramaximal exercise, resulting in greater CVA compared to passive rest in a hot environment

Cold Water Immersion - Benefits of Cold Baths

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