Severe Hypothermia

Definition and Epidemiology

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The Body’s Core Temperature

The Most Vulnerable

Pathophysiology

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Initial Physiological Changes

Conduction Abnormalities

Clinical Assessment

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Primary or Secondary Problem?

Checking Cardiac Output

Core Temperature

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Blood Gas Analysis

Management of Hypothermic Patients in Actual or Impending Arrest

2 Topics

Changes to Standard Advanced Life Support

6 Topics

Passive Measures

Active Measures: Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Active Measures: Alternatives to Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Re-Warming Rates

Target Temperature

Re-Warming Shock

2 Topics

Morbidity and Mortality

1 Topic

Severe Hypothermia

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Passive Measures

Severe Hypothermia Re-Warming Passive Measures

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Re-warming can be passive or active (internal or external). In a patient with a perfusing rhythm, passive measures may be sufficient. In patients in cardiac arrest, active internal re-warming is mandatory.

What is necessary for passive re-warming to be effective?
- Remove wet clothing and dry the patient
- Cover the patient's head (theatres will usually stock insulated elasticated hats)
- Ensure a warm environment
- Cover the patient with a blanket (forced air warming 'blanket')
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