Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Decreased Body Temperature01:29

Decreased Body Temperature

929
A decreased body temperature can occur in patients with hypothermia and frostbite. Heat loss with extended cold exposure overpowers the body's ability to create heat, resulting in hypothermia. Core temperature readings help classify hypothermia. Mild hypothermia is temperatures between 32 °C (89.6 °F) and 35°C (95 °F) and is caused by impaired thermoregulation. Moderate hypothermia is temperatures between 28 C (82.4 °F) and 32 °C (89.6 °F) caused by...
929
Factors Affecting Body Temperature01:28

Factors Affecting Body Temperature

8.4K
As a nurse, it is vital to understand the factors affecting body temperature to monitor variations and effectively evaluate deviations from regular.
Factors may  include:
8.4K
Homeostatic Imbalances in Body Temperature01:19

Homeostatic Imbalances in Body Temperature

3.6K
Hyperthermia occurs when the body's temperature becomes unusually high, often due to heat exposure, intense physical activity, or certain illnesses. This condition can create a dangerous cycle where elevated body temperature increases the metabolic rate, generating more heat and potentially leading to organ failure and brain damage. A severe form of hyperthermia, called heat stroke, can raise body temperature to life-threatening levels. Fever, on the other hand, is a controlled form of...
3.6K
Methods of reducing fever01:22

Methods of reducing fever

1.2K
The signs and symptoms of fever include hot and dry skin, flushed face, thirst, muscle aches, anorexia, headache, tachycardia, tachypnea, and fatigue. Elevated body temperature is reduced using two methods: pharmacological and nonpharmacological. Proper identification and treatment of the root cause of a fever is of utmost importance.
Pharmacological Methods of Reducing Fever:
1.2K
Increased Body Temperature01:25

Increased Body Temperature

6.3K
A body temperature above  38°C  (100.4 °F) is known as fever or pyrexia, and a person with fever is termed 'febrile.' Typically, the hypothalamus, a part of the brain that acts as the body's thermostat, regulates body temperature through a thermoregulatory setpoint. It receives signals from cold and warm thermal receptors throughout the body and adjusts the body's temperature accordingly. Fever occurs when this hypothalamic setpoint is altered, usually in...
6.3K
Cold Weather Concreting01:27

Cold Weather Concreting

299
When freshly poured concrete is exposed to freezing temperatures before it has set, the water within the concrete can freeze. This expansion disrupts the setting process, delays chemical reactions necessary for hardening, and increases the volume of pores within the hardened concrete, which weakens its overall structure. If the concrete manages to reach an appreciable strength before it freezes, the damage can be somewhat mitigated.
To counteract the negative impacts of cold weather, ensuring...
299

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Earlier referral to differentiated antiretroviral therapy delivery at six months after initiation: a retrospective cohort study in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Journal of acquired immune deficiency syndromes (1999)·2026
Same author

Integrating clinical decision support and mobile health for differentiated HIV service delivery in Lesotho (VITAL): a cluster-randomised non-inferiority trial.

EClinicalMedicine·2026
Same author

Cardiovascular risk profiles in people living with HIV taking antiretroviral therapy in rural Lesotho: Findings from the PRECARIF study.

Southern African journal of HIV medicine·2026
Same author

Point-of-care HIV viral load testing in a community antiretroviral therapy delivery programme: A randomised controlled trial (PHILA).

PLOS global public health·2026
Same author

Tolerability of lopinavir versus dolutegravir in children and adolescents with HIV.

AIDS (London, England)·2025
Same author

Examining Sociodemographic Factors Related to Autism Screening Rates of Children in Early Intervention.

Journal of autism and developmental disorders·2025
Same journal

For Post-stent Patients With Atherosclerotic Coronary Vascular Disease Who Are Taking an Anticoagulant, Adding Aspirin Worsens Outcomes.

American family physician·2026
Same journal

Nausea and Vomiting During Pregnancy.

American family physician·2026
Same journal

Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease: Diagnosis and Management.

American family physician·2026
Same journal

Aerobic Exercise Is the Better Exercise Modality for Knee Osteoarthritis.

American family physician·2026
Same journal

Overscreening Leads to Overdiagnosis of MASLD.

American family physician·2026
Same journal

Type 2 Diabetes: Outpatient Insulin Management.

American family physician·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 2, 2026

Short-Duration Hypothermia Induction in Rats using Models for Studies examining Clinical Relevance and Mechanisms
05:00

Short-Duration Hypothermia Induction in Rats using Models for Studies examining Clinical Relevance and Mechanisms

Published on: March 3, 2021

3.2K

Hypothermia and Cold Weather Injuries.

Nicholas A Rathjen1, S David Shahbodaghi1, Jennifer A Brown2

  • 1William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss, TX, USA.

American Family Physician
|December 3, 2019
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Prevent cold injuries like hypothermia and frostbite with proper layered clothing. Early recognition and rewarming are key, with advanced treatments like tissue plasminogen activator improving outcomes for severe frostbite.

More Related Videos

In vitro Assessment of Myocardial Protection following Hypothermia-Preconditioning in a Human Cardiac Myocytes Model
08:22

In vitro Assessment of Myocardial Protection following Hypothermia-Preconditioning in a Human Cardiac Myocytes Model

Published on: October 27, 2020

3.4K
Esophageal Heat Transfer for Patient Temperature Control and Targeted Temperature Management
06:43

Esophageal Heat Transfer for Patient Temperature Control and Targeted Temperature Management

Published on: November 21, 2017

24.9K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jan 2, 2026

Short-Duration Hypothermia Induction in Rats using Models for Studies examining Clinical Relevance and Mechanisms
05:00

Short-Duration Hypothermia Induction in Rats using Models for Studies examining Clinical Relevance and Mechanisms

Published on: March 3, 2021

3.2K
In vitro Assessment of Myocardial Protection following Hypothermia-Preconditioning in a Human Cardiac Myocytes Model
08:22

In vitro Assessment of Myocardial Protection following Hypothermia-Preconditioning in a Human Cardiac Myocytes Model

Published on: October 27, 2020

3.4K
Esophageal Heat Transfer for Patient Temperature Control and Targeted Temperature Management
06:43

Esophageal Heat Transfer for Patient Temperature Control and Targeted Temperature Management

Published on: November 21, 2017

24.9K

Area of Science:

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Environmental Health

Background:

  • Cold-related injuries such as hypothermia, frostbite, and immersion foot disproportionately impact vulnerable populations.
  • Effective prevention and treatment strategies are crucial for managing these conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline current best practices for preventing and managing cold-related injuries.
  • To detail diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for hypothermia and frostbite.

Main Methods:

  • Review of established guidelines and clinical evidence for cold injury management.
  • Description of preventative measures, including appropriate clothing.
  • Explanation of diagnostic criteria and treatment protocols for hypothermia and frostbite.

Main Results:

  • Hypothermia management involves external/internal rewarming and warmed saline. Frostbite requires protection, prevention of refreezing, and potentially rapid rewarming with thrombolytics.
  • Technetium 99mTc pyrophosphate scintigraphy or MRI aids frostbite prognosis.
  • Tissue plasminogen activator within 24 hours of rewarming significantly reduces amputation rates.

Conclusions:

  • Proper clothing and layering are essential for preventing cold injuries.
  • Prompt and appropriate rewarming, alongside advanced treatments like tissue plasminogen activator for severe frostbite, improves patient outcomes.
  • Immersion foot requires specific management, avoiding rapid rewarming and considering amitriptyline for pain.