May Hypothermia Associated with Taking Shower?
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Hypothermia is a life threatening yet preventable condition where the normal body temperature drops below 35°C. Hypothermia can be due to accidental or intentional (like in the cases of coronary artery by-pass surgeries) and can be classified as primary (exposure to cold temperatures) or secondary (hypothermia due to another health disorder) hypothermia. Although in most studies fatal hypotherima is associated with winter conditions, it may not always take place in cold climate situations. Surprisingly, there are numerous cases reported from areas of temperate climates or inexposure to external conditions. Our case is interesting because the patient took a shower in october on a day with average normal temperature that led to hypotherima followed by death. Due to this case, we decided to review hypothermia etiology, differential diagnosis and emergency room approaches.
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Yayımlanma Tarihi
21 Ekim 2016
Gönderilme Tarihi
19 Aralık 2014
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22 Aralık 2015
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Yıl 2016 Cilt: 30 Sayı: 2