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HYPOTHERMIA (PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (Aspiration pneumonia, Pulmonary edema,…
HYPOTHERMIA
ETIOLOGY
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Often seen in the elderly, mentally ill, drug and alcohol abuse and the homeless
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DIAGNOSITC TESTING
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Temperature probes via rectal, oral (esophagus), or bladder
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CXR: Check for aspiration pneumonia and pulmonary edema, seen in accidental hypothermia
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RESPIRATORY MANAGEMENT
Remove wet clothing, dry the skin and WARM the patient
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