Accidental Hypothermia (medical condition): Low body temperature.
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Hypothermia:
»Introduction: Hypothermia
»Symptoms of Hypothermia
»Causes of Hypothermia
»Treatments for Hypothermia
Accidental Hypothermia: unintentional decrease in body temperature, especially in neonates, infants, and the elderly, particularly during surgery.
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Accidental Hypothermia: Another name for Hypothermia (or close medical condition association).
»Introduction: Hypothermia
»Symptoms of Hypothermia
»Causes of Hypothermia
»Treatments for Hypothermia
Some of the causes of Accidental Hypothermia are included in the list below:
See full list of 105 causes of Accidental Hypothermia (Hypothermia)
Some of the symptoms of Accidental Hypothermia incude:
See full list of 11 symptoms of Accidental Hypothermia (Hypothermia)
Treatments for Accidental Hypothermia (Hypothermia) include:
See full list of 7 treatments for Accidental Hypothermia
Treatment of Accidental Hypothermia: For more treatment information about Accidental Hypothermia, see treatment of Hypothermia (Accidental Hypothermia)
Cold weather can be risky for anyone, but especially for older people. Almost everyone is familiar with winter hazards such as broken bones from falls on ice or breathing difficulties triggered by cold air. But the winter chill can also lead to a temperature drop inside the body that can be deadly if not found quickly and treated properly. This lowered body temperature, usually brought on by staying in a cool place for a long time, is called hypothermia (hi-po-ther-mee-uh). It is a special problem for older people, who often have other illnesses or take medications that can interfere with the body’s ability to regulate its temperature. (Source: excerpt from Accidental Hypothermia - Age Page - Health Information: NIA)
Cold weather can be risky for anyone, but especially for older people. Almost everyone is familiar with winter hazards such as broken bones from falls on ice or breathing difficulties triggered by cold air. But the winter chill can also lead to a temperature drop inside the body that can be deadly if not found quickly and treated properly. This lowered body temperature, usually brought on by staying in a cool place for a long time, is called hypothermia (hi-po-ther-mee-uh). It is a special problem for older people, who often have other illnesses or take medications that can interfere with the body’s ability to regulate its temperature. (Source: excerpt from Accidental Hypothermia - Age Page - Health Information: NIA)
Hypothermia is marked by unusually low body temperatures, below 96° F (35.5° C) - well below the body’s normal temperature of 98.6° F (37° C). What may seem like a mere couple of degrees can have a devastating effect. Severe hypothermia can cause an irregular heartbeat leading to heart failure and death. (Source: excerpt from Accidental Hypothermia - Age Page - Health Information: NIA)
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