Hypothermia: Diagnosis and Treatment

Hypothermia is defined as a so-called central vital sign below 35°C (95°F). Impaired thermoregulation may contribute to accidental hypothermia. evaluated mild, moderate, or severe blood warmth and clinical features ranging from shivering progressive bradycardia, coma, circulatory collapse. During the diagnostic evaluation, patient's core temperature should first be determined, followed by an ECG. Additional tests evaluate comorbidities complications. Treatment consists of rewarming supportive care. Cardiac arrhythmias are main common explanation for death