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Hypothermia
Alternate Names : Cold Exposure, Low Body Temperature
Definition
Hypothermia is dangerously low body temperature, below 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Centigrade).
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Overview & Considerations
People who are most likely to experience hypothermia include those who are:
- Very old or very young
- Chronically ill, especially with heart or circulation problems
- Malnourished
- Overly tired
- Under the influence of alcohol or other drugs
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• Definition
• Hypothermia: Overview & Considerations
• Hypothermia: Causes
• Hypothermia: Symptoms & Signs
• Hypothermia: Prevention
• Hypothermia: First Aid
• Hypothermia: Do Not
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Review Date : 8/22/2003
Reviewed By : Jacqueline A. Hart, M.D., Senior Medical Editor, A.D.A.M., Inc. Previously reviewed by Steven Angelo, M.D., Assistant Professor of Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (1/12/2003).
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