Lesson Category: Environmental

Hypothermia – Risk Factors

People over 80 years oldDue to impaired thermoregulation

ChildrenDue to their proportionately larger body surface area

Some medical conditionsHypothyroidism, stroke – due to impaired thermoregulation

IntoxicationAlcohol, recreational drugs

DrowningIn […]

Hypothermia – Introduction

The core temperature of the human body is classed as normal at 37˚C. The human body strives for homeostasis (balance of physiological processes) and […]

Hypothermia – Risk Factors

People over 80 years oldDue to impaired thermoregulation

ChildrenDue to their proportionately larger body surface area

Some medical conditionsHypothyroidism, stroke – due to impaired thermoregulation

IntoxicationAlcohol, recreational drugs

DrowningIn […]

Hypothermia – Signs and Symptoms

As the core body temperature falls there may be:

Altered level of consciousnessSlurring of speechMuscular incoordinationSlowing of heart rateSlowing respiratory rateDevelopment of cardiac arrhythmias such as […]

Hypothermia – Signs and Symptoms

As the core body temperature falls there may be:

Altered level of consciousnessSlurring of speechMuscular incoordinationSlowing of heart rateSlowing respiratory rateDevelopment of cardiac arrhythmias such as […]

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