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Query: UMLS:C0020672 (
hypothermia
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document(s) hit in 31,850,051 MEDLINE articles (0.00 seconds)
Accidental
hypothermia
due to environmental exposure is a common condition encountered in the wilderness setting. I report a case of
hypothermia
that occurred in New Hampshire to a 42-year-old, poorly prepared mountaineer. He presented with ataxia,
impaired judgment
, oliguria, and slight confusion, suggestive of mild to moderate
hypothermia
. He was treated in the field using passive and active external rewarming methods and 1 active internal method. The signs, symptoms, and progression of
hypothermia
are reviewed, and treatment options are discussed, with an emphasis on management of
hypothermia
in the wilderness setting. Additionally, more complicated treatment modalities are canvassed, as these are of use to rescue teams and expeditions. Current controversies regarding the treatment of
hypothermia
, resuscitation efforts, and potential complications are also mentioned.
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PMID:A case report of hypothermia in the wilderness. 1209 64
