Toddler swaddled in blankets due to 'spontaneous hypothermia'
Georgia-May, 3, of Dublin, Ireland has 'spontaneous hypothermia': a condition with only 50 other sufferers worldwide, which causes her temperature to suddenly drop without warning (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 9, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Recognize the Subtle Signs of Hypothermia
Decreasing body temperature often presents subtly
As you arrive at the homeless shelter, a volunteer meets you and your partner and directs you to the alley behind the building.
You enter the alley and see a body lying to the side of a dumpster. Moving closer, you see it’s a male in his 20s or 30s. He’s wrapped in blankets and is wearing several layers of clothes and you can’t see much more than the condensation coming from his mouth with each one of his breaths.
The shelter volunteer tells you the man’s name is Jeff, that he’s a frequent guest at the shelter. Last night he didn’t show up, and volunteers found ...
Source: JEMS Patient Care - March 1, 2018 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Dennis Edgerly, EMT-P Tags: Patient Care Columns Source Type: news
UK weather warning: ‘Beast from the East’ could trigger symptoms of dangerous condition
WEATHER in the UK next week will see temperatures fall below freezing and a high chance of snow. Nicknamed ‘Beast from the East’, the wintery weather could trigger symptoms of potentially dangerous condition hypothermia. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 22, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Paragonix Tech wins CE Mark for heart transport devices
Paragonix Technologies said today it won CE Mark approval in the European Union for its SherpaPak and SherpaPerfusion cardiac transport systems.
The SherpaPak system consists of a single-use, disposable device designed for the hypothermic static preservation and transportation of the donor hearts, while the SherpaPerfusion system is a single-use, disposable device designed for hypothermic oxygenated perfusion preservation and transport of donor hearts.
“Having followed the extensive research and product development activities at Paragonix Technologies over the past few years, I am impressed by the intuitive designs o...
Source: Mass Device - February 21, 2018 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Fink Densford Tags: Cardiovascular Regulatory/Compliance Surgical Transplants Paragonix Technologies Source Type: news
Why People Are Swimming in Freezing Water
Forget dipping your toe in the deep end. In countries around the world, intrepid swimmers of all ages plunge into ice-cold waters for a thrill that can feel as sharp as daggers–and bragging rights that last all winter.
Welcome to the fun and frigid world of cold-water swimming. The hobby is nothing new. It’s been around for centuries in chilly climes such as Russia and Finland, and people have been crossing the notoriously frosty, 21-mile-long English Channel without wet suits since at least the 1800s. The Coney Island Polar Bear Club hosted its first U.S. ocean dip in 1903. And while polar plunges have become ...
Source: TIME: Health - February 15, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jamie Ducharme Tags: Uncategorized cold water swimming healthytime Longevity Source Type: news
Health Tip: Prevent Hypothermia Among Seniors
-- Seniors are at heightened risk of hypothermia, the medical term for low body temperature.
Older adults lose body heat faster than when they were younger, the U.S. National Institute on Aging says.
Hypothermia occurs when a person ' s body... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - January 30, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Health Tip: Prevent Hypothermia Among Seniors
Title: Health Tip: Prevent Hypothermia Among SeniorsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/30/2018 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/30/2018 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General)
Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General - January 30, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Regarding "Lethal hypothermia - a sometimes elusive diagnosis" - Zivkovi ć V, Nikolic S.
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Language: en... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 29, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Environmental Issues, Climate, Geophysics Source Type: news
Initiating nutritional support before 72 hours is associated with favorable outcome after severe traumatic brain injury in children: a secondary analysis of a randomized, controlled trial of therapeutic hypothermia - Meinert E, Bell MJ, Buttram S, Kochanek PM, Balasubramani GK, Wisniewski SR, Adelson PD.
OBJECTIVES: To understand the relationship between the timing of initiation of nutritional support in children with severe traumatic brain injury and outcomes. DESIGN: Secondary analysis of a randomized, controlled trial of therapeutic hypothermia ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 29, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Winter Temps Raise Health Risks for Seniors
SUNDAY, Jan. 21, 2018 -- Older adults are at increased risk for hypothermia, a dangerous drop in body temperature, the U.S. National Institute on Aging warns.
This can be due to chronic health conditions or the use of certain medicines, including... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - January 21, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Accidental hypothermia as an independent risk factor of poor neurological outcome in older multiply injured patients with severe traumatic brain injury: a matched pair analysis - Winkelmann M, Soechtig W, Macke C, Schroeter C, Clausen JD, Zeckey C, Krettek C, Mommsen P.
PURPOSE: Patients with multiple injuries are particularly susceptible to accidental hypothermia which is correlated with an increased risk of post-traumatic complications and mortality; however, its impact on neurological outcome in cases where there is co... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 15, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
Hypothermia
From the desk of Katie Parker, CPNP Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!Some of the best winter memories created during childhood involve outdoor activities such as sledding, building snowmen and forts, and making snow angels. Before grabbing your sled and heading to the nearest sled hill, review these safety tips to help prevent frostbite and hypothermia. Bundle up! Wear a warm winter coat, insulated boots, gloves or mittens, and a hat. Help keep children dry and warm by dressing in several thin layers. Take frequent indoor breaks from the c...
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - January 12, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Healthy Habits Source Type: news
Arctic blast leads to warnings about hypothermia, frostbite
People in vast swaths of U.S. hit by record-setting cold urged to look out for each other, especially the elderly and homeless (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - December 29, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
