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Review
. 1995 Sep;54(5):215-20.

Management of profound hypothermia

H Antretter  1 , O E Dapunt, J Bonatti
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  • PMID: 8528529
Review

Management of profound hypothermia

H Antretter et al. Br J Hosp Med. 1995 Sep.

Erratum in

  • Br J Hosp Med 1995 Oct 4-17;54(7):354

Abstract

Profound hypothermia, defined as a core temperature of less than 28 degrees C, is a life-threatening situation associated with high mortality. Causes of severe hypothermia are prolonged exposure to cold air, water or snow. Initial basic life support and correct decisions to further therapeutic management are crucial for the patient's outcome.

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  • Profound hypothermia.
    Ritchie DA. Ritchie DA. Br J Hosp Med. 1996 Jul 10-Aug 20;56(2-3):112. Br J Hosp Med. 1996. PMID: 8832050 No abstract available.

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