Rescue blankets

Rescue blankets

— thin thermal blankets made from metallized film quickly help reduce the risk of hypothermia or overheating in a casualty by reflecting the body's thermal radiation and protecting against wind and moisture. In the "Miscellaneous for Medicine" section, these survival blankets are valued for their compactness and versatility: they weigh almost nothing, fit into a first-aid kit, car, or backpack, and are useful in accidents, fishing trips, hiking, and while waiting for help. Unlike regular blankets, a survival blanket does not provide warmth by itself but retains heat and filters out external factors, making it especially effective when combined with dry clothing and shelter. Compared to chemical warmers, it doesn't provide localized heating but rather protects the entire body. Usage examples: covering a person after an accident until emergency services arrive, wrapping a child at a cold bus stop during a long wait, using it as emergency protection against rain and wind while hiking, or as a reflective screen to avoid overheating in the sun.