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Author: David Sprigings

Hypothermia is most often seen in the elderly (usually as a consequence of acute illness) and in those living rough (due to the combination of alcohol and cold exposure). Management is summarized in Figure 107.1.

Further Reading

European Resuscitation Council Guidelines (2015) https://cprguidelines.eu/.

Paal P, Gordon L, Strapazzone G, et al. (2016) Accidental hypothermia – an update. Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine 24, 111. DOI: 10.1186/s13049-016-0303-7 (open access).