Hypothermia
Last revised by Dr Daniel J Bell ◉ on 06 May 2020
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Citation:
Bell, D. Hypothermia. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org. (accessed on 27 May 2022) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-77147
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77147
Article created:
06 May 2020 by Dr Daniel J Bell ◉
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5 times by 1 users - see full revision history
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Synonyms:
- Low core temperature
- Low body temperature
- Low core body temperature
- Hypothermic
- Accidental hypothermia
Hypothermia is defined as a core body temperature of ≤35°C and is a life-threatening state. It may be accidental or induced 1.
References
- 1. Paal P, Gordon L, Strapazzon G, Brodmann Maeder M, Putzer G, Walpoth B, Wanscher M, Brown D, Holzer M, Broessner G, Brugger H. Accidental hypothermia-an update : The content of this review is endorsed by the International Commission for Mountain Emergency Medicine (ICAR MEDCOM). (2016) Scandinavian journal of trauma, resuscitation and emergency medicine. 24 (1): 111. doi:10.1186/s13049-016-0303-7 - Pubmed
- 2. Epstein E, Anna K. Accidental hypothermia. (2006) BMJ (Clinical research ed.). 332 (7543): 706-9. doi:10.1136/bmj.332.7543.706 - Pubmed
