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Review
. 2012 Jan;73(1):31-7.
doi: 10.12968/hmed.2012.73.1.31.

Pathophysiology, management and complications of hypothermia

James Lantry  1 , Zachary Dezman, Jon Mark Hirshon
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Pathophysiology, management and complications of hypothermia

James Lantry et al. Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2012 Jan.

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.

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