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Hypothermia

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While medical emergencies can occur in association with hypothermia (for example, people with diabetes who develop very low blood sugar), most cases...
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The body starts to slow as the temperature drops. Aside from the cold that is felt and the shivering that may occur, mental function is most affected...
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Care for the hypothermic patient begins when the person is found. First aid should be initiated. The patient should be removed from the cold...
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Hypothermia most often occurs because of prolonged exposure to cold weather. Inadequate clothing for conditions may not provide enough insulation for...
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While it is true that you don’t double your protection when you double the SPF number, you do get an added benefit. SPF numbers are determined...
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Usually the diagnosis of hypothermia is evident because of circumstances. The patient is found outside in the cold, and either the patient or a...
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In parts of the country where a cold environment is a way of life, many people have minor exposures to the elements and do not need to seek medical...
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The body maintains a relatively stable temperature whereby heat production is balanced by heat loss. Normally, the core body temperature (when...
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There are numerous factors that increase the risk of hypothermia:Age: The very young and very old may be less able to generate heat. The elderly with...
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