[Accidental hypothermia, not just a clinical sign, a social alarm bell].
Accidental hypothermia, even slight, affects the physiological functioning of the body. It requires all the attention of the caregivers, both in terms of prevention among vulnerable people as well as its treatment. Two types of rewarming therapy, one external and passive, the other internal and active, can be envisaged depending on the seriousness of the hypothermia to be treated.
Institut et Haute Ecole de la santé La Source, Lausanne, Suisse. p.delmas@ecolelasource.ch
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D000368:Aged; D001833:Body Temperature Regulation / Q000502:physiology; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D005602:France; D006801:Humans; D007035:Hypothermia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D017694:Rewarming / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D012307:Risk Factors