Accidental hypothermia is the result of an unanticipated environmental exposure to cold temperatures. It is manifested as a core temperature of <35 °C (95 °F) and it may take hour...
Presentation varies with temperature of patient.
The history is often apparent in the setting of outdoor environmental exposures. It may be less clear with cold indoor environments. Pa...
Prehospital (2,3)
Factors to guide treatment (while helpful, core temperature should not be the sole basis to guide treatment)
Level of consciousness
Shivering intensity
Cardiov...
During acute episode: Monitor cardiac rhythm, urinary output, check electrolytes, blood gases, and glucose frequently.
Following acute episode: C...
T68.XXXA Hypothermia, initial encounter
T68.XXXD Hypothermia, subsequent encounter
T68.XXXS Hypothermia, sequela
386689009 Hypothermia (finding)
83966006 Hypothermia due to cold environme...
The most common cause of hypothermia in the United States is cold exposure associated with alcohol intoxication.
With a severely decreased core temperature, begin resuscitation (if poss...
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