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Hypothermia is when the core body temperature drops below 35°C. While hyperthermia is when the core body temperature is excessively higher than normal. Under normal circumstances, the body is able to maintain its core body temperature within 1°C of 37°C. There are several factors that can accelerate and worsen the onset of hypothermia. These include; Conduction: Direct contacts with surfaces colder than body resulting in conductive heat loss (eg, water, snow) Convection: Air movement blowing onto/past the body (eg, wind) Radiation: Heat lost through exposed areas of the the body (eg, face an