Responding to Hypothermia
Part 2 of a 2 part series. (Part one is here.)
In our last post we looked at some of the causes of hypothermia, both typical and atypical. Then we talked a bit about the recognition of the
hypothermia progression and what patients might look, feel and act like as they progress through their hypothermic condition.
Now let’s look at some of the guidelines for treating our hypothermia victims.
On the surface, treating hypothermia might seem deceptively simple. The treatment of mild hypothermia often is simple. Bring them in, stop the cooling and rewarm them. But as we progress into moderate and severe hypothermia, things get more complicated. Here are 12 guidelines to consider when the patient is more than just a little chilled.
