Hypothermia: Symptoms & Signs (COLD Exposure, Low Body Temperature)

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Hypothermia

Alternate Names : COLD Exposure, Low Body Temperature

Hypothermia | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

The most obvious sign of hypothermia is a low core temperature, that is, a low internal temperature. The person with hypothermia may not realize that his or her prolonged exposure to cold requires emergency medical care. Other signs and symptoms include:

apathy or loss of interest in surroundings

lethargy or difficulty moving

slow pulse and slow respiration

confusion

drowsiness

loss of coordination

cold skin

shock caused by decreased blood flow

slurred speech

uncontrollable shivering

weakness

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Author: James Broomfield, MD
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 07/12/01

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