A case report of warm weather accidental hypothermia
Burke, W.Patrick.
Journal of the Mississippi State Medical Association 45(9): 263-266
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 0026-6396 PMID: 15473218 Document Number: 575359
A case of hypothermia is presented as a reminder to "Deep South" physicians that our warm weather is not prophylaxis against this syndrome; and many common situations, diseases and medications contribute to and worsen the condition. Diagnosis is made by obtaining a true core body temperature and effective treatment modalities can be easily applied. With appropriate rewarming, a search for complications and monitoring of patient progress a gratifying outcome should result for both patient and physician.