ABSTRACT
Selected Environmental Emergencies Paul Silka
Any patient with a core temperature o f 35 C (95°F) or less is hypothermic. Hy potherm ia is further delineated into the following categories based on temperature:
• Mild hypothermia = 32-35°C (89.6-95°F) • Moderate hypothermia = 28-32°С (86-89.3°F) • Severe hypothermia = <28°С (86°F) These categories o f hypothermia are based on pathophysiologic changes that are
routinely found at given temperature ranges and are im portant in treatment decisions.
