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  1. Hypothermia in surgical practice, by K. E Cooper, 1960
  2. How to keep your dog healthy during the winter: seasonal dangers--from hypothermia to antifreeze poisoning--pose a threat.: An article from: Dog Watch by Tom Ewing, 2007-01-01
  3. Accidental hypothermia: facts and myths by Unknown, 1985-01-01
  4. Is acquired tolerance to hypothermia susceptible to extinction?: An article from: The Psychological Record by Mitchell M. Metzger, Steven B. Harrod, et all 1998-01-01
  5. Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine: Hypothermia by Howard Baker, 2002-01-01
  6. The real of danger of hypothermia: cats left outdoors during freezing temperatures are at risk especially kittens, elderly cats and those that are injured.(SAFETY): An article from: Cat Watch by Unavailable, 2010-01-01
  7. Hypothermia: The Silent Killer by Lyn Thompson, 1989-06
  8. Preventing unplanned perioperative hypothermia.(CLINICAL ISSUES): An article from: AORN Journal by Sheila Mitchell, 2007-10-01
  9. Hypothermia-related mortality--Montana, 1999-2004.(Case study): An article from: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report by S. Halvorson, D. Givens, et all 2007-04-20
  10. Critical care conference looks at ventilation and hypothermia.(section news): An article from: Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand
  11. HYPOTHERMIA: An entry from UXL's <i>UXL Complete Health Resource</i>
  12. COLD INJURIES Protecting your patients from the dangers of hypothermia and frostbite (Postgraduate Medicine) by MD Todd L. Kanzenbach, MD William W. Dexter, 2010-06-18
  13. Hypothermia: Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
  14. Hypothermia for the Neurosurgical Patient by Antonio Boba, 1960-06

101. Off-Season Boating, Cold Shock And Hypothermia
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Main Page OFF-SEASON BOATING, COLD SHOCK and HYPOTHERMIA The risk of falling overboard or capsizing may be small, but the threat-to-life of such accidents is most serious. There are no crowds of boaters on lakes and rivers in the colder months of the year. Fishermen work their favorite coves nearly undisturbed. On inland waters, migrating waterfowl appear in the fall and return again in the spring as soon as the ice goes out. The fine, breezy days of spring and fall are the best of days for many open boaters. There are trade-offs for these blessings. The water is cold (less than 60 degrees F) in the off-season. More than half of the fatal boating accidents in Pennsylvania occur when the water is cold. Most such accidents occur in calm weather, relatively close to shore. Because fewer boaters are on the water, the likelihood of a prompt rescue is greatly reduced. Off-season boaters must be as self-sufficient as possible. Immersion in cold water rapidly incapacitates and may kill boaters who are not wearing protective clothing. Surfers, sailboarders, and river paddlers wear wet suits or dry suits when the water is cold. Off-season sailors, fishermen, hunters, and other folks out in open boats can use these same precautions to greatly improve their safety on the water.

102. Therapeutic Hypothermia After Cardiac Arrest: An Advisory Statement By The Advan
Induction of moderate hypothermia (28°C to 32°C) before cardiac arrest has been Recovery from outof-hospital cardiac arrest after mild hypothermia
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103. KYW: Health: Cold Weather Dangers
Certain people are more susceptible to hypothermia including infants, The best defense against both frostbite and hypothermia is dressing in layers.
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104. Search And Rescue - Hypothermia
Ice Mountain hypothermia is a condition where your body core temperature is too hypothermia is a process of body heat loss, and sometimes a rapid one,
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Hypothermia Dressing properly for the outdoors is the single, most important prevention measure to avoid hypothermia. Being properly dressed for the outdoors can easily be accomplished if you think of it in three levels. First, you must dress appropriately for the main activity that you expect to be doing. Second, you must allow for varying degrees of exertion. And third, you must allow reasonable flexibility for unexpected changes. While many new "miracle" fabrics are advertised as being able to "do it all", the simplest and best solution is to dress in layers. This allows you to make adjustments in activity level or weather conditions to keep yourself comfortable and safe. Our bodies can withstand a relatively broad temperature range (35 degrees F to 105 degrees F), but we are most comfortable when we are at homeostasis. Homeostasis is when your body produces and loses heat at the same level. If you are participating in a low energy producing activity such as sitting quietly, you will produce less heat and will require more insulation (clothes). Conversely, if you are enjoying a high energy activity such as cross-country skiing you will produce excess heat and moisture and will need to shed some of that insulating clothing to allow them to escape.

105. Cold Wet Killer - Hypothermia
Advice for hillgoers encountering someone with cold related health problems.
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106. Public - Hypothermia
hypothermia. Select a section to view guidance statement information on hypothermia. Prevention Screening Diagnosis Consultation for Diagnosis
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Risk factors influencing inadvertent hypothermia in infants and neonates during anesthesia. Newly Cited Reference Thoracic lavage in accidental hypothermia with cardiac arrest - report of a case and review of the literature. Newly Cited Reference Ethanol versus lipopolysaccharide-induced hypothermia: involvement of urocortin. FAQs
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107. Hypothermaia Cold Weather
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Older people who lower the thermostat to cut heating bills raise their risk of hypothermia, a potentially fatal condition in which the body's temperature drops for a prolonged period. Hypothermia is a particular problem for older people who lack proper nutrition, take certain medications, drink alcohol, and who have conditions such as arthritis, Alzheimer's disease, stroke, and Parkinson's disease. If you suspect someone may have hypothermia (hi-po-ther- mee-uh), look for the "umbles" stumbles, mumbles, fumbles, and grumbles - these show that the cold is affecting how well a person's muscles and nerves work. Take their temperature with a thermometer that has been shaken to its lowest point. If their temperature doesn't rise above 96°, call for emergency help. While you are waiting, keep the person warm and dry. Wrap the person in blankets, towels, coats whatever is handy. An older person's skin may be easily damaged so be gentle if you rub their arms and legs to generate warmth.

108. Hypothermia Archive

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109. AllRefer Health - Hypothermia (Cold Exposure, Low Body Temperature)
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Alternate Names : Cold Exposure, Low Body Temperature Definition Hypothermia is dangerously low body temperature, below 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Centigrade).
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110. Hypothermia - VeterinaryPartner.com - A VIN Company!
hypothermia is when the body temperature goes below 100.5 degrees. hypothermia may be a sign of serious illness (ie, diabetes, Addison s disease,
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111. Accidental Hypothermia
Accidental hypothermia in the MontBlanc massif, pathophysiology and treatment.
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The pathophysiological mechanisms lead to distinguish three kinds of hypothermia, very different in their treatment. This emphasizes the importance of a precise knowledge of the circumstances. Acute hypothermia The cold is so severe, that thermogenesis doesn't succeed in maintaining the equilibrium; the organism cools before the energy reserves are used and the blood volume modifications are set up. This kind of hypothermia occurs in injured alpinist or skiers, immobilized in snow, a crevasse or a torrent. Sub-acute hypothermia This is hypothermia of an unharmed alpinist stuck in the mountain. It only appears when the energy reserves are used, so its onset is more or less rapid according to the patient's condition. Thermogenesis is very reduced, spontaneous rewarming is more uncertain and cooling can continue even with a minimal heat loss. Moreover, the liquid movements have time to appear and there is a big risk of hypovolemia during rewarming. Sub-chronic hypothermia This is found in poor urban environments, in winter. Onset is very slow, the inter-compartment liquid transferts are important, spontaneously compensated by the patient, with a big risk of edema during rewarming.

112. Street Medic's Guide To Hypothermia
To prevent hypothermia it is better to be slightly cold and generating heat than Don t let things progress to hypothermia. Stay out of the coldest,
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HYPOTHERMIA = when core body temperature drops Risk factors for hypothermia:
Cool, cold, wet, or windy weather. Improper clothing and equipment. Clothes that are tight and impair circulation. Fatigue. Dehydration. Extremes of age. Immobility. Not eating enough. Alcohol, cigarettes, caffeine. Not taking hypothermia seriously. Highest risk = days when the weather changes a lot, when its cool but not cold, or when people don't anticipate the cold, wet, and/or wind. Medical conditions that increase risk of hypothermia.

113. The Powerboat Training Website
You may wonder why an article on hypothermia but its all too easy when boating hypothermia is a serious threat to Northwest boaters, and it takes the
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114. Accidental Hypothermia
hypothermia is marked by unusually low body temperatures, Severe hypothermia can cause an irregular heartbeat leading to heart failure and death.
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The Cold Can Be Trouble for Older People
Introduction 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. What is hypothermia? 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. Body temperature is a balance between how much heat is produced and how much is lost. The brain acts as a thermostat, sending and receiving signals to and from parts of the body that affect temperature: the spinal cord, muscles, blood vessels, endocrine system, and skin. The body has many different reactions to cold. Shivering by the muscles, for instance, is one way the body produces heat. Muscles shiver in response to messages sent by the nerves; shivering increases muscle cell activity, which in turn produces heat.

115. Asanguineous Ultraprofound Hypothermia
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A MANNITOL-BASED PERFUSATE FOR REVERSIBLE 5-HOUR ASANGUINEOUS ULTRAPROFOUND HYPOTHERMIA IN CANINES by Jerry D. Leaf, Michael G. Darwin, and Hugh Hixon Cryovita Laboratories, Inc.
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ABSTRACT Introduction Materials and Methods asanguineous perfusate The composition of the perfusate used for total body washout is given in Table 1 [PDF file] . Six liters of perfusate were prepared the night before each experiment and stored on ice. Preoperative All animals received humane care in compliance with the Principles of Laboratory Animal Care formulated by the National Society for Medical Research and the Guide for the Care and use of Laboratory Animals prepared by the National Institutes of Health (NIH Publication No. 80-23, revised 1978). Hypothermia was initiated by surface cooling. The dogs were placed on a cooling blanket connected to a Blanketrol heater/cooler set to 0°C and covered with Ziploc bags of crushed ice. Both esophageal and rectal temperatures were measured to the nearest 0.1°C with a YSI Model 46TUC temperature meter. Heart rate and ECG were monitored using three limb leads on an Electrodyne Model CB121B recording system. Sodium bicarbonate was infused as needed in combination with induced respiratory alkalosis to control pH according to the alpha-stat pH strategy (38). Respiratory alkalosis was induced by increasing the oxygen flow to the oxygenator to produce an average perfusate arterial pCO2 of 24 ± 7.9 (SD) mm Hg during deep hypothermic TBW.

116. Adult Health Advisor 2004.2: Hypothermia
hypothermia is more likely to occur if something, such as an accident, keeps you from moving or hypothermia may happen after a heart attack or stroke.
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Hypothermia
What is hypothermia?
Hypothermia is a dangerously low body temperature. Normal body temperature ranges between 97.2°F (36.2°C) and 99.5°F (37.5°C). If your body temperature is just a few degrees lower than this, your bodily functions slow down. If your temperature drops too low and stays low for more than a few hours, the body's organs can be damaged and there is a risk of death.
How does it occur?
Your temperature can drop gradually as your body is exposed to cold temperatures. This could happen if:
  • You spend a lot of time in a cold, unheated indoor environment. You are outside in cold weather without proper protection against the cold, wind, rain, or snow.

117. Home
hypothermia/Hyperthermia Surveillance. hypothermia. hypothermia is defined as a cold injury associated with a fall of body temperature to less than 94.1° F,
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Hypothermia The elderly are more likely to be victims of cold-related illness resulting in death. Too often handicapped or elderly individuals fall outside their homes and are unable to reach shelter or help. During the cold weather seasons 1989-2004 (preliminary data), 110 (51%) hypothermia deaths were of people age 65 years and older. Deaths of individuals between the ages of 25-64 often have a contributing cause of substance abuse or a debilitating medical condition. Since 1989, there have been 97 (45%) hypothermia deaths in this population. Fortunately, deaths in people age <25 years are rare, accounting for only 7 (3%) of the total 214 Missouri hypothermia deaths for the 1989-2004 (preliminary data). From cold weather winter seasons 2000 through 2004 (preliminary data), the largest number of deaths were among white males comprising 48% (n=39) of the 81 total cold related deaths. The majority, 46 (57%), of deaths occurred in the non-metropolitan areas of Missouri. Jackson County had 18 (22%) deaths, St Louis County had 9 (11%), and St Louis City had 8 (10%) of the total 81 hypothermia deaths since 2000. Missouri is the only state that conducts on-going statewide surveillance for cold weather related illnesses and deaths.

118. Hypothermia Tips
hypothermia is a condition in which your body temperature drops causing your Significant hypothermia occurs when your body temperature is around 95
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(Next Tip) Hypothermia is a condition in which your body temperature drops causing your bodily functions to shut down. Significant hypothermia occurs when your body temperature is around 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Severe hypothermia will begin at 90 degrees Fahrenheit. This will occur during cold temperatures. Hypothermia will most often happen when the temperature is between 30 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit. This is because people can become careless in these temperatures. The weather may seem warm after a long winter and people may go out unprotected. In the summer, 50 degree water, like Lake Superior, can cause hypothermia if a person is in the water too long. Just a few minutes in cold water are enough to kill someone. Wind, wetness, and cold contribute to hypothermia the most. When the body temperature reaches 97 degrees, the victim will begin to shiver. More violent shivering, speech difficulty, and sluggish thinking will occur from 95 to 91 degrees Fahrenheit. At this point, they will require assistance to reverse hypothermia. The victim’s muscles will become rigid and their skin puffy as their body temperature falls to 86 degrees. From 85 to 81 their pulse drops, and the victim will think irrationally. When the victim is between 80 and 78 degrees Fahrenheit, they become unconscious. Below 78, few have survived. HOW WOULD YOU TREAT A HYPOTHERMIA VICTIM?

119. Therapeutic Hypothermia For Head Injury (Cochrane Review)
Abstract of a systematic review of the effects of health care prepared by the Cochrane Collaboration.
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Therapeutic hypothermia for head injury (Cochrane Review)
Alderson P, Gadkary C, Signorini DF ABSTRACT What's new in this issue Search abstracts Browse alphabetical list of titles Browse by Review Group A substantive amendment to this systematic review was last made on 28 July 2004. Cochrane reviews are regularly checked and updated if necessary. Background: Induced hypothermia has been used in the treatment of head injury for many years. Encouraging results from small trials and laboratory studies led to renewed interest in the area and some larger trials. Objectives: To estimate the effects of mild induced hypothermia in moderate and severe head injury on mortality, long-term functional outcome, complications, and short-term control of intracranial pressure (ICP). Search strategy: We searched the Injuries Group Specialised register (last searched in 2001), MEDLINE, EMBASE and the Cochrane Controlled Trials Register. We handsearched conference proceedings and checked reference lists of relevant articles, including a systematic review published in 2003. Selection criteria: Randomised controlled trials of mild hypothermia to 34-35º Celsius for at least 12 hours versus control (open or normothermia) in patients with any closed head injury requiring hospitalisation. Two reviewers independently assessed all trials.

120. Hypothermia
hypothermia. THINK FIRST! When the wind blows, we generally feel cooler. If you take a thermometer out in the wind, what will happen to the temperature it
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When the wind blows, we generally feel cooler. If you take a thermometer out in the wind, what will happen to the temperature it is reading?
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1. It is very important that the water you use is room temperature. To make room temperature water, put some tap water in a bottle and let it sit in the room overnight. 2. When handling the thermometer, be careful not to hold it by the bulb or you will be measuring your body's temperature. 3. Record the starting temperature of the thermometer. 4. Hold the thermometer in your hand while your partner makes wind on it by waving the book near it. Do not blow on it with your mouth. 5. After a minute of wind, record the temperature. What do you observe? 6. Now wrap one layer of paper towel around the bulb of the thermometer and hold it there with the rubber band. Make sure you can see the scale. 7. Dip the thermometer wrapped in the paper towel in room temperature water. Record the temperature. 8. Once again, hold the thermometer (still wrapped in the towel) and have your partner make wind using the book.

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