Hypothermia is a clinical state of subnormal body temperature in which the body is unable to generate enough heat to maintain a normal temperature. Mild Hypothermia:- 32•C to 35•C, 90to 95 •F is associated with mild central nervous system depression, decreased basal metabolic rate, tachycardia, peripheral vasoconstriction and shivering. Moderate Hypothermia::-- 27•C to 32•C , 80•F to 90•F is associated with further depression in consciousness, decreased motor activity, mild depression of vital signs, arrhythmias, and cold diuresis. Severe Hypothermia ::-- < 27 •C 80•F pt may be comatose , areflexic, significantly depressed Vithal signs .
If untreated, profound Hypothermia leads to death. All patients having either general or neuroaxial anaesthesia, or even just sedation, are at risk. Special risk patients include elderly Pts, Autonomic dysfunction, infants who have larger body…
