TY - JOUR T1 - Physiology of accidental hypothermia in the mountains: a forgotten story JF - British Journal of Sports Medicine JO - Br J Sports Med SP - 548 LP - 550 DO - 10.1136/bjsm.37.6.548 VL - 37 IS - 6 AU - P N Ainslie AU - T Reilly Y1 - 2003/12/01 UR - http://bjsm.bmj.com/content/37/6/548.abstract N2 - Hypothermia is a serious condition, often with fatal consequences. The physiology and mechanisms of hypothermia in mountainous areas are discussed. It is as important to facilitate heat loss, especially during periods of high exertion, as it is to maintain heat production and preserve insulation. This can be partly achieved by clothing adjustments. ER -