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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).