Accidental hypothermia in man
Seiler, A.; Schlup, P.; Albrecht-Graf, M.; Günter, P.; Martinelli, A.; Cottier, P.
Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift 107(27): 935-942
1977
ISSN/ISBN: 0036-7672 PMID: 897628 Document Number: 110996
Accidental hypothermia, in contrast to medical hibernation, corresponds to a sudden, unforeseen lowering of the body temperature below 35 degrees C. This may occur endogenously in association with various diseases. On the other hand, it may be due to the exogenous influences of very low environmental temperatures. An impressive observation of accidental hypothermia is described and the pathophysiological findings in accidental hypothermia are reviewed.