(T68) Hypothermia
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Diagnosis hypothermia is diagnosed Men are 30.31% more likely than Women
Men receive the diagnosis hypothermia
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Women receive the diagnosis hypothermia
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease hypothermia - Men aged 55-59 and Women aged 80-84
Disease Features hypothermia
Hypothermia - what does this mean
What happens during the disease - hypothermia
Clinical Pattern
How does a doctor diagnose
- Take a patient's temperature
- Check for shivering
- Check for confusion or impaired judgment
- Check for weak pulse
- Check for pale or cold skin
- Check for slow breathing
- Perform a physical exam to look for signs of hypothermia
- Order a blood test to check for electrolyte imbalances
- Order an EKG to check for heart rhythm abnormalities
Treatment and Medical Assistance
- Monitor patient's vital signs.
- Warm the patient's body with blankets and warm water.
- Provide warm fluids to the patient.
- Administer oxygen to the patient.
- Provide medications to raise the patient's body temperature.
- Provide additional insulation to the patient.
- Monitor patient for signs of rewarming shock.
- Provide emotional support to the patient.
Hypothermia - Prevention
Main symptoms of the disease hypothermia
Low temperature 25-32°
(Hypothermia, Subnormal temperature, Chilliness, Low body temperature, Coolness, Frigidity, Nippy, Frosty, Icy, Frozen)
Low body temperature (25-32°C) is a symptom of a medical condition in which the body is unable to maintain its normal temperature range. It can have a range of causes, from exposure to cold temperatures to certain medical conditions. Symptoms may include shivering, feeling cold, and a decrease in ap...
Speech disorder
(Verbal dyspraxia, Aphasia, Dysarthria, Dysfluency, Stuttering, Cluttering, Verbal apraxia, Dysprosody, Speech sound disorder, Language disorder)
Speech disorder is a condition in which an individual has difficulty producing speech sounds correctly or fluently (e.g., stuttering is a form of speech disorder). Symptoms may include repeating sounds, words, or phrases; prolonging sounds; and struggling to produce certain sounds. Speech disorders ...
Clouding of consciousness
Clouding of consciousness is a symptom of decreased alertness, confusion, and disorientation. It is often caused by a medical condition, such as a stroke, head trauma, or drug overdose. It can also be caused by a lack of sleep, dehydration, or intoxication. The symptom manifests itself in a decrease...
Visual hallucinations
(Optical delusions, Visual illusions, Visual apparitions, Visual mirages, Visual phantasms, Visual specters, Visual visions)
Visual hallucinations are false or distorted visual perceptions that may appear as lights, shapes, colors, people, or animals. They can be vivid and detailed, and may come in the form of still images, moving images, or both. Visual hallucinations typically develop gradually over time, and may be acc...
Chills
(Shivering, Goosebumps, Feverish, Chilliness, Shuddering, Freezing, Frosty, Icy, Coldness, Numbness)
Chills are a sudden feeling of coldness accompanied by shivering and a rise in body temperature. They can be caused by exposure to cold temperatures, infections, or emotional stress. Chills typically start with a feeling of coldness and goosebumps, followed by shivering, and then a rise in body temp...
Cyanosis
(Bluish skin, Blue skin, Blue discoloration, Blue tint, Blue hue, Bluish tinge, Cyanotic discoloration, Cyanotic hue, Cyanotic tint, Cyanotic skin, Blue-tinged skin)
Cyanosis is a medical symptom characterized by a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes, due to a lack of oxygen in the blood. It is most commonly seen around the lips, fingers, and toes, and can range in severity from mild to life-threatening. Early signs may include a faint bluish t...
Pale skin
Pale skin is a symptom of anemia or other blood-related issues. It is characterized by a lack of color in the skin, appearing wan and ashen. It may also be accompanied by fatigue, dizziness, and shortness of breath. Pale skin develops gradually due to a decrease in red blood cells or hemoglobin, whi...
Drowsiness
(Sleepiness, Fatigue, Lethargy, Sluggishness, Exhaustion, Languor, Listlessness, Torpor, Stupor, Dullness, Lassitude)
Drowsiness is a symptom characterized by an overwhelming feeling of tiredness and a strong desire to sleep. It usually develops gradually, with a feeling of heaviness in the eyelids and a lack of energy. It can be caused by various conditions, such as lack of sleep, certain medications, or certain m...
Low temperature 32-35°
(Hypothermia, Low body temperature, Chill, Fever, Coolness, Coldness, Hypothermic, Unseasonably cold, Freezing, Shivering, Icy, Frigid, Arctic, Bitterly cold)
Low temperature (32-35°C) is a symptom of a medical condition. It is often accompanied by shivering, fatigue, and a general feeling of being cold. It develops when the body is unable to maintain its normal temperature, usually due to a virus or bacterial infection. Low temperature can also be a sign...
Bradycardia
(Slow heart rate, Low heart rate, Sluggish heart rate, Diminished heart rate, Reduced heart rate, Abnormal heart rate, Weak heart rate, Decreased heart rate, Abated heart rate, Slackened heart rate)
Bradycardia is a condition where the heart rate is slower than normal, usually less than 60 beats per minute. It can develop gradually or suddenly, and can be caused by a variety of medical conditions. Symptoms of bradycardia can include fatigue, lightheadedness, shortness of breath, and chest pain....