Sunday, August 18, 2013

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

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