A case report of warm weather accidental hypothermia.
A case of hypothermia is presented as a reminder to "Deep South" physicians that our warm weather is not prophylaxis against this syndrome; and many common situations, diseases and medications contribute to and worsen the condition. Diagnosis is made by obtaining a true core body temperature and effective treatment modalities can be easily applied. With appropriate rewarming, a search for complications and monitoring of patient progress a gratifying outcome should result for both patient and physician.
Burke
William Patrick
WP
American Medical Response Ambulance Service - Central Mississippi, USA.
D000328:Adult; D001831:Body Temperature / Q000502:physiology; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007035:Hypothermia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D007331:Insulin Coma / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D008922:Mississippi; D012621:Seasons; D014887:Weather