b'ChapterHypothermia in the ElderlyElderly frail people are susceptible in cold conditions. They may have chronic illness such as arthritis, which restricts mobility along with poor heating conditions at home. With advanced age, the body loses its sensitivity to cold, making many elderly people unaware of sudden cold temperature changes. They are inclined to pass the shivering stage much quicker than younger people and also tend to have difficulty adjusting to sudden climate changes.Chronic hypothermia in elderly people develops gradually so it is important that the re-warming process is also gradual.How to Manage Cover the patient including their head with blankets or rugs.Do not re-warm quickly because vigorous and rapidre-warming tends to circulate cold blood to the brain and heart too suddenly.Do not allow a hot bath or radiant heat. Rest, reassure and keep the patient comfortable. Call Ambulance 000. An Ambulance or doctor should be called as this type of hypothermia may conceal or disguise symptoms of a possible stroke or heart attack.Hypothermia in a BabyBody functions and regulating mechanisms in a baby are not fully developed like that of an adult therefore putting a baby at serious risk in cold conditions. A baby loses heat quickly when sleeping in a cold room or if outside in the cold with inadequate warmth.How to Recognise Cold skindo not be misled into thinking your baby is okay if the skin is pink and looks healthy.The baby may exhibit drowsiness, floppiness andbe unusually quiet.The baby may refuse to feed.How to ManageRe-warm gradually, preferably in a warm environment.Wrap the baby in a blanket and hold against your body.Cover the babys head.Refer to a doctor.140 Heat and Cold Emergency'