SAQ 1507 – Reduced consciousness in winter with low core temperature

A 32-year-old man is found unconscious in a park during winter. In the ED his GCS is 11 and core temperature is 29.5 C.

List six causes of reduced conscious state apart from hypothermia.

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Complete the table with five pathophysiological effects of hypothermia.

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System | Effect<br /> Cardiovascular |<br /> Rhythm |<br /> Respiratory |<br /> Renal |<br /> Metabolic |

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List five rewarming methods and the clinical situation in which each should be used.

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Rewarming method | Indication

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