why does in accidents or disaster, the medical people will give blankets to victims that are silver? What does this silver blanket do?

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why does in accidents or disaster, the medical people will give blankets to victims that are silver? What does this silver blanket do?

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They are mylar blankets and frequently referred to as emergency or survival blankets. They are cheap and lightweight. They don’t insulate your body, but rather, the reflective surface traps heat under it, keeping you warm. It is a reflective surface vs an insulation surface.

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