Citation

Radke O, Bräuer A, Mielck F, Hanekop GG, Baryalei M, Kettler D, Quintel M. Anasthesiol. Intensivmed. Notfallmed. Schmerzther. 2005; 40(1): 32-37.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Georg Thieme Verlag)

DOI

10.1055/s-2004-826091

PMID

15645385

Abstract

We present a case of severe accidental hypothermia (core temperature 22 degrees C) after a suicide attempt. The initial symptoms and the pre-hospital and hospital treatment are discussed. Additionally, different rewarming strategies for patients with severe accidental hypothermia are compared.

Language: de

Keywords

Adult; Blood Gas Analysis; Body Temperature; Critical Care; Electrocardiography; Emergency Medical Services; Female; Frostbite; Hemodynamics; Humans; Hypothermia; Respiratory Mechanics; Rewarming; Suicide, Attempted