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Hypothermia basically means being very, very cold. It's treated by returning the patient to normal core temperature. Dependent on degree of hypothermia, patient's general condition and resources available it can be treated in different ways.
Rapid heating can cause cardiac arrest, so often it's best simply to wrap the patient up in blankets, put them somewhere at room temperature and let them recover by themselves.
A doctor would treat hypothermia by doing a procedure called blood rewarming. This a process where blood is drawn, warmed and then recirculated into the body. They may also give you warm intravenous fluids.
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What are the next day symptoms of hypothermia?
Hypothermia is an emergency and should be treated by a doctor.
What are the consequences to hypothermia?
Death, if not treated.
How can hypothermia be treated?
put warm clothes on
How should hypothermia victims be treated?
With medical treatment
Why was a patient who fell through the ice treated for hypothermia?
A patient who fell through the ice was treated for hypothermia because they had a dangerously low body temperature. Hypothermia sets in once the body temperature falls below 95 degrees.
The danger of hypothermia is greatest for a person in What situation?
The greatest danger for a person with hypothermia, unless treated in time, is death.
How is hypothermia treated in wilderness medicine?
Patients in whom hypothermia is suspected should be immediately warmed by gently removing wet clothing and providing dry clothing, blankets and shelter.
Hypothermia can cause apnoea true or false?
True. Hypothermia can significantly affect the respiratory center in the brain, causing a decrease in breathing (apnea) or shallow breathing. This can lead to respiratory failure if not treated promptly.
What is a life threatening condition in which the body temperature becomes dangerously low anywhere below 95 degrees?
Hypothermia is a threatening condition, that can lead to death.
EP-33 How should hypothermia victims be treated?
With medical treatment
What is the plural form of hypothermia?
Hypothermia. "There are different types of hypothermia."
What is it called when there is a dangerous drop in body temperature?
Hypothermia
