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Hypothermia

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

ArrhythmiasAvoid HypothermiaBlood Loss (Excessive)BradycardiaDelayed EmergenceHyperkalemiaHypokalemiaHypomagnesemiaHypophosphatemiaHypothermiaHypovolemiaParalytic SensitivityReduced Cardiac OutputUnstable Electrolytes

Pathophysiology

Hypothermia is a core temperature below 35 C, graded mild (32 to 35 C), moderate (28 to 32 C), and severe (under 28 C). The hypothalamus normally defends temperature with cold-induced peripheral...

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