On Hypothermia

Following is a generally witnessed clinical response of body as temperature (in centigrade) changes

• {37} Normal oral temperature
• {36} Metabolic rate increased
• {35} Maximum shivering seen/impaired judgment
• {33} Severe clouding of consciousness
• {32} Most shivering ceases and pupils dilate
• {31} Blood pressure may no longer be obtainable
• {28~30}
  • Severe slowing of pulse/respiration
  • Increased muscle rigidity
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Ventricular fibrillation
• {27}
• Loss of deep tendon. skin and capillary reflexes
• Patients appear clinically dead
• Complete cardiac standstill