ACCIDENTAL HYPOTHERMIA

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Apr 1999 English Publisher:Elsevier BVJournal:Critical Care Clinics, volume 15, pages 235-249 (issn: 0749-0704,

Authors: N A, Hanania; J L, Zimmerman;

doi: 10.1016/s0749-0704(05)70052-x

pmid: 10331126

ACCIDENTAL HYPOTHERMIA

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Abstract

Individuals at extremes of age and those who have certain underlying medical conditions are at greatest risk for hypothermia. Hypothermia may occur during any season of the year and in any climate. Prompt recognition of hypothermia and early institution of the rewarming techniques are imperative for a successful outcome with minimal complications. Several rewarming techniques are available and the decision to use any of them depends on the degree of hypothermia, the condition of the patient, and the rewarming rate possible with the technique chosen.

Related Organizations

Baylor College of Medicine
United States
Ben Taub Hospital
United States
Harris Health System
United States

Keywords

Electrocardiography, Resuscitation, Humans, Hypothermia, Rewarming, Prognosis

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