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Hypothermia (cont.)

Medical Author:
Chad S Crystal, MD
Coauthor:
John G McManus Jr, MD
Medical Editor:
Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Jeter (Jay) Pritchard Taylor III, MD

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People who experience accidental hypothermia with body temperatures in the range of 95-89.9°F (35-32.2°C) and are otherwise healthy usually rewarm easily and can be safely sent home.

Those whose core temperatures are below 89.9°F (32.2°C) are admitted to the hospital. Underlying medical disorders are investigated and cardiac monitoring performed.

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