電子期刊 |
ISSN:1684-193X
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Updated
August 2004
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Contents:
Volume 2, Supplement 2; April, 2004 |
Clinical Aspects of Hypothermia |
Chung-Shun Wong, MD; Kuo-Chih Chen, MD; Tzong-Luen Wang, MD, PhD |
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Abstract ---Hypothermia is generally defined as a core body temperature less than 35°C (95°F). It is one of
the most common environmental emergencies encountered by emergency physicians and was
documented as a special resuscitation situation in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and advanced
trauma life support (ALTS) guidelines on cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiac
care. This condition is found in varied geographic regions and during all seasons. Although cold
exposure is likely the most common cause of hypothermia in emergency department patients, there
are many other predisposing factors as well. This article reviews the etiology, pathophysiology,
clinical presentation, and management of
hypothermia.
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Key words---Hypothermia; Rewarming Methods; Resuscitation
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