The experimental subjects were cooled in the usual way—clad or
unclad—in cold water of temperatures varying between 4° C. and 9° C.
The rectal temperature of every experimental subject was recorded
thermoelectrically. The reduction of temperature occurred within the
usual span of time varying in accordance with the general condition of
the body of the experimental subject and the temperature of the water.
The experimental subjects were removed from the water when their rectal
temperature reached 30° C. At this time the experimental subjects had
all lost consciousness. In eight cases the experimental subjects were
then placed between two naked women in a spacious bed. The women were
supposed to nestle as closely as possible to the chilled person. Then
all three persons were covered with blankets. A speeding up of rewarming
by light cradles or by medicines was not attempted.