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   Hy·po·ther·mi·a

   /ˌhīpəˈTHermēə/

   

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   • 1. the condition of having an abnormally low body temperature, typically one that is dangerously low: "she was suffering from hypothermia"

   Word Origin late 19th century: from hypo- ‘below’ + Greek thermē ‘heat’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. hypothermic adjective

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   What is severe hypothermia?

   • In severe hypothermia, there may be hallucinations and paradoxical undressing, in which a person removes their clothing, as well as an increased risk of the heart stopping. Hypothermia has two main types of causes. It classically occurs from exposure to cold weather and cold water immersion.

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   What temperature is hypothermia?

   • Hypothermia is often defined as any body temperature below 35.0 °C (95.0 °F). With this method it is divided into degrees of severity based on the core temperature.

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   What causes hypothermia?

   • Hypothermia occurs when the body loses heat faster than it produces it. The most common causes of hypothermia are exposure to cold-weather conditions or cold water. But prolonged exposure to any environment colder than the body can lead to hypothermia if a person isn't dressed properly or can't control the conditions.

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3. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditionsHypothermia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Apr 16, 2024 · Hypothermia is a medical emergency that occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can produce heat, causing a dangerously low body temperature. Learn about the signs, causes and treatments of hypothermia, and how to prevent it.

4. www.webmd.com › a-to-z-guides › what-is-hypothermiaHypothermia: Signs, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - WebMD

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   Oct 22, 2023 · Hypothermia is a drop in body temperature below 95 F, usually caused by cold exposure. Learn how to recognize the stages of hypothermia, what complications it can cause, and how to prevent and treat it.

5. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesHypothermia (Low Body Temperature): Signs, Causes & Treatment

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   Aug 17, 2023 · Hypothermia is a medical emergency that occurs when your body temperature drops below 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius). Learn about the symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment of hypothermia from Cleveland Clinic.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › HypothermiaHypothermia - Wikipedia

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   Hypothermia is defined as a body core temperature below 35.0 °C (95.0 °F) in humans. Symptoms depend on the temperature. In mild hypothermia, there is shivering and mental confusion. In moderate hypothermia, shivering stops and confusion increases.

   • Causes: Mainly exposure to cold weather and cold water immersion
   • Complications: Afterdrop

   • Deaths: 1,500 per year (US)
   • Medication: Sugar

7. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK545239Hypothermia - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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   Jan 19, 2024 · Hypothermia is defined as a drop in body temperature below 35 °C. The condition is common in cold geographic areas and during cooler months, though it can also develop in locations with milder climates. Hypothermia affects all organ systems. Presenting symptoms depend on the severity of the condition.

8. www.hopkinsmedicine.org › hypothermiaHypothermia | Johns Hopkins Medicine

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   Hypothermia is an abnormally low body temperature caused by exposure to cold. Learn the symptoms, risk factors, and how to treat it.

9. www.verywellhealth.com › hypothermia-overview-4161047Hypothermia: Symptoms, Stages, Treatment, and More

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   May 12, 2022 · Hypothermia is a medical condition and a symptom of cold exposure that occurs when the body falls below 95 degrees. Learn about the types, signs, causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of hypothermia from a board-certified emergency medicine physician.