Hypothermia and Frostbite
Context
Epidemiology
Pathophysiology
Signs and Symptoms
Afterdrop
Assessment of Hypothermia in the ED
5 Topics
Overview
Physical Examination
Diagnosis
Question 1
Question 2
Management in the ED
3 Topics
Management
Additional Diagnostic Measures
Temperature Monitoring
Treatment of Hypothermia in the ED
4 Topics
Treatment in the ED
Fluid Resuscitation
Rewarming Techniques
Hypothermic Cardiac Arrest
Disposition
Question
Conclusion
Frostbite
5 Topics
Introduction
Treatment
Assessment
Prognosis
Question
Clinical Cases
3 Topics
Case 1
Case 2
Case 3
Hypothermia and Frostbite – Post Test
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Physical Examination
Hypothermia and Frostbite
Assessment of Hypothermia in the ED
Physical Examination
The following physiological changes occur when the body reaches particular core temperatures:
Mild
Moderate
Severe
Profound
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