Hypothermia - Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which doctor should I consult for hypothermia?A general practitioner should be consulted for hypothermia or in emergency admission, a doctor specializing in emergency medicine.
2. What is the prognosis for a patient with hypothermia?
Mild hypothermia may not require hospitalization and home-based treatment may be adequate.
However in severe cases, it depends on the extent of damage to internal organs and tissues, with death due to severe hyperthermia resulting in 50% of cases in adults.
3. Can hypothermia occur indoors?
Hypothermia can occur indoors, but the process may be gradual and may not be easily noticed by family members.
4. Which part of the body is most easily affected due to hypothermia?
The extremities of the body are commonly affected as there is less heat production in these areas. This includes the hands and feet. The organ that is most commonly affected is the heart.
5. What are the emergency supplies that should be loaded in a car when traveling in cold weather?
The emergency supplies should include:
- Warm blankets
- Torches
- Canned food
- Can opener
- Drinking water
- An empty container to fill water or snow that melts into water
- Matches
- First aid kit
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