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. 2025 Apr 9;21(913):754-758.
doi: 10.53738/REVMED.2025.21.913.754.

[Severe hypothermia]

[Article in French]
Louise Cappelle  1 , Chiheb Saïd  2 , Éric P Heymann  1   3
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[Severe hypothermia]

[Article in French]
Louise Cappelle et al. Rev Med Suisse. .

Abstract
in English, French

Severe hypothermia is a rare phenomenon, the incidence of which is increasing due in part to an ageing population at risk of falls. Its management is complex, given the hemodynamic impairment and consciousness disorders that are often concomitantly present. A systematic approach is key to improving outcome. Management focuses on rewarming, which can be associated with adverse effects depending on the patient'sunderlying condition and the degree and duration of hypothermia. This article reviews the management of severe hypothermia.

L’hypothermie sévère est un phénomène rare dont l’incidence augmente en raison du vieillissement d’une population à risque de chute, entre autres. Sa prise en charge est complexe au vu de l’atteinte hémodynamique et des troubles de l’état de conscience souvent associés. Une approche systématique se veut clé pour améliorer le pronostic de ces malades. La prise en charge se focalise sur le réchauffement qui peut, selon la fragilité du patient, le degré et la durée de l’hypothermie, engendrer des effets indésirables. Le présent article revoit la prise en charge de l’hypothermie sévère.

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