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Case: Severe hypothermia and rewarming complications

A 72-year-old male is brought to you Emergency Department by ambulance. He was found by a neighbour collapsed in his backyard early in the morning. He was last seen the night before. His initial vital signs are:

HR 50
BP 100/50
GCS 10
Temp 27°C

1. List (5) potential contributing factors for his hypothermia. 5 marks

2. Complete the follow table by providing the expected core temperature range and (2) typical clinical features for each stage of hypothermia. 9 marks

3. List (4) complications that may occur during the rewarming process in this patient. 4 marks

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Case: Severe hypothermia and rewarming complications

1. List (5) potential contributing factors for his hypothermia. 5 marks

2. Complete the follow table by providing the expected core temperature range and (2) typical clinical features for each stage of hypothermia. 9 marks

3. List (4) complications that may occur during the rewarming process in this patient. 4 marks

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