The big chill: accidental hypothermia/
By: Davis, Robert Allan.
Description: with colored photo and illustration and tables.ISSN: 0002-936X.Other title: American Journal of Nursing.Subject(s): HYPOTHERMIADDC classification: 050/D12 Summary: A potential cause of such emergent issues as cardiac arrhythmias, hypotension, and fluid and electrolyte shifts, accidental hypothermia can be deadly, is common among trauma patients, and is often difficult to recognize. The author discusses predisposing conditions, the classic presentation, and the effects on normal thermoregulatory processes; explains how to conduct a systems assessment of the hypothermic patient; and describes crucial management strategies.| Item type | Current location | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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A potential cause of such emergent issues as cardiac arrhythmias, hypotension, and fluid and electrolyte shifts, accidental hypothermia can be deadly, is common among trauma patients, and is often difficult to recognize. The author discusses predisposing conditions, the classic presentation, and the effects on normal thermoregulatory processes; explains how to conduct a systems assessment of the hypothermic patient; and describes crucial management strategies.
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