What are treatment of people recovered from Cold Water ?

• Transfer to a sheltered location.
• Check for other injuries.
• Place in the recovery position.
• Beware of vomiting which is very common in seawater drowning.

Short exposure (less than about 30 minutes): survivor is shivering

• Survivors who  are  fully  alert,  rational  and  capable  of  recounting  their experiences, although shivering dramatically, will recover fully if they remove their wet clothing and are insulated with blankets, etc. If their exposure has been relatively short, 30 minutes or so, they can be re-warmed in a hot bath, or seated in a shower2 – but only if shivering and while being supervised for early signs of dizziness or collapse associated with overheating.
• Alternatively, for survivors who are shivering and alert, physical exercise will speed up re-warming.
• Seek medical advice.

Long exposure (more than 30 minutes) and/or survivor is not shivering