Pathophysiology, management and complications of hypothermia

Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2012 Jan;73(1):31-7. doi: 10.12968/hmed.2012.73.1.31.

Abstract

Hypothermia, either accidental or therapeutic, is when the body's core temperature is less than 35.0°C. This article examines the pathophysiology, clinical features and management of both intentional and unintentional hypothermia with a focus on the current literature regarding treatment protocols.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Hypothermia / complications
  • Hypothermia / physiopathology*
  • Hypothermia / therapy*
  • Hypothermia, Induced / adverse effects
  • Hypothermia, Induced / methods*
  • Prognosis
  • Rewarming / methods*