Swim performance and thermoregulatory effects of wearing clothing in a simulated cold-water survival situation

摘要

PurposeAccidental cold-water immersion (CWI) impairs swim performance, increases drowning risk and often occurs whilst clothed. The impact of clothing on thermoregulation and swim performance during CWI was explored with the view of making recommendations on whether swimming is viable for self-rescue; contrary to the traditional recommendations.