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Accidental hypothermia.

K G Tolman, A Cohen

    Canadian Medical Association Journal
    |December 19, 1970
    PubMed
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    Accidental hypothermia is a serious condition often missed due to low body temperatures. Intravascular thrombosis was a common cause of death in patients studied.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medicine
    • Pathology

    Background:

    • Accidental hypothermia is a potentially fatal condition.
    • It often occurs in cold environments and can be mistaken for other conditions.
    • Standard thermometers cannot measure the extremely low body temperatures associated with this condition.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the characteristics and outcomes of accidental hypothermia.
    • To highlight diagnostic challenges and common complications.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 11 patients diagnosed with accidental hypothermia.
    • Clinical data review focusing on patient history, temperature, and complications.

    Main Results:

    • Five out of 11 patients died.

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  • Alcoholism or diabetes was present in 10 patients.
  • Intravascular thrombosis was the most frequent complication leading to mortality.

    • Conclusions:

    • Accidental hypothermia should be suspected in comatose, hypotensive patients, especially those with alcoholism or diabetes.
    • The condition is characterized by very low body temperature and absence of other known causes.
    • Prompt recognition and management are crucial to prevent fatal complications like intravascular thrombosis.