Hypothermia

Hypothermia: Recognize and manage one

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Hypothermia can range from mild chills and shivering to coma and even death. This cold-related condition causes the core body temperature to drop less than 95 degrees F. Signs and symptoms of hypothermia Exhaustion Shivering Confusion Memory loss Slurred speech Fatigue Loss of motor control Take not that some cold exposure are worse than others. […]

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Care and Management of Hypothermia

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Hypothermia is a condition where the body temperature falls below the level sufficient to maintain normal bodily functions. In humans, the accepted normal body temperature is 98.6°F (37°C). Although the body can adapt to the constant fluctuations in body temperature as a result of exposure to surrounding environment, very high or very low body temperature

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