UNDERSTANDING HYPOTHERMIA

Updated 2/25

Hypothermia regardless of the cause, is considered to be
 life-threatening. It is defined as a drop in core temperature
of less than 95*F(35*C) and may result in death if left untreated.

Symptoms will depend on the degree of hypothermia. A patient
may have shivering , cold bluish lips and extremities and slowly
lapse into an unconscious state. 

Trauma and prolonged exposure to cold in the outdoors may lead
 to hypothermia. Small children and the elderly are also at risk.
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Learn more about: Lethal rhythms

Here are some diagnostic tests that are done frequently.
Follow the links below:

1. Chest X ray
2. CAT scan
3. EKG
4. MRI scan
5. Ultrasound
6. Echocardiogram

Learn more about:
Dehydration on a long flight
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm