Opinions and Management of Hypothermic Sepsis: Results from an Online Survey
In conclusion, policies, procedures, and beliefs about spontaneous hypothermia and active rewarming in patients with sepsis are variable. This must be taken into consideration in designing future trials. We propose a working group to define hypothermic sepsis to improve comparability of research. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - July 1, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What Causes Bradycardia?
Discussion
Bradycardia is a heart rate below what the lowest value that is normal for age. Infants and children have higher heart rates that slowly decrease with age to adult levels. It is usually noted as an incidental finding because of increased vagal tone. Reasons for cardiology referral include associated heart murmur, syncope especially if associated with exercise or unusual triggers, other signs such as chest pain or palpitations, family history of sudden cardiac death, congenital heart disease or familial heart disease, bradycardic medication use, or unusual symptoms associated with the concern. Severe bradycardia ...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - June 22, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Induced hypothermia to 4.2 °C with neurologically intact survival: a forgotten case series - Zafren K, Paal P, Brugger H, Lechner R.
The lowest recorded core temperature from which a person with accidental hypothermia has survived neurologically intact is 11.8 °C in a 2-y-old boy. The lowest recorded temperature from which an adult has been resuscitated neurologically intact is 13.7°C ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - June 10, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
The Future of Therapeutic Hypothermia for Stroke The Future of Therapeutic Hypothermia for Stroke
Renewed interest and recent data suggest that hypothermia may be neuroprotective in patients suffering from stroke.Medscape Neurology (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - May 22, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Expert Column Source Type: news
How Good Is Infrared Thermography for Mass Screening for Fever?
Discussion
The purpose of measuring temperature is to monitor the health of the individual and evaluate for a potentially abnormal physiological state such an ambient hyper/hypothermia or infectious disease. Rectal and esophageal temperature are considered the two most reliable measures for the gold standard of core body temperature. Oral, axillary and inguinal temperatures are common alternative measurement sites but do underestimate core body temperature. These sites often use digital/electronic temperature measurements and contact with the patient’s skin which is not helpful for high volume screening locations. An...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - April 13, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Simple Measures Can Prevent Perioperative Hypothermia in Infants Simple Measures Can Prevent Perioperative Hypothermia in Infants
A few simple measures before, during and after surgery can reduce the risk of perioperative hypothermia in infants, according to a new report.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - March 21, 2020 Category: Surgery Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news
Successful resuscitation after drowning with severe hypernatraemia and prolonged time to return of spontaneous circulation - Klitgaard TL, Kjaergaard B, Staehr JB.
We describe the successful resuscitation of a 23-year-old previously healthy man who had drowned. After prolonged submersion, hypothermia, severe hypernatraemia, a prolonged time to return of spontaneous circulation was possible using a combination of extr... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 17, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Drowning, Suffocation Source Type: news
Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) Guidelines for Active Bystanders
Source: Committee for Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (C-TECC). Published: 1/2/2020.
This five-page document provides 11 tactical emergency casualty care actions for active bystanders to take, including for severe bleeding, airway management, hypothermia, burns, pain control, and shock. It also provides definitions for related terms.
(PDF) (Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health)
Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health - January 2, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
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A British woman has made a full recovery after suffering a six-hour cardiac arrest caused by severe hypothermia -- a condition that doctors say also saved her life. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - December 8, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
British Hiker Survives Six-Hour Cardiac Arrest in & quot;Exceptional & quot; Case - Spanish Doctor British Hiker Survives Six-Hour Cardiac Arrest in & quot;Exceptional & quot; Case - Spanish Doctor
A 34-year-old British hiker was revived in Spain after a six-hour cardiac arrest brought on by severe hypothermia, with the low mountain temperatures that made her ill also helping to save her life in what a doctor described as an"exceptional case."Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Critical Care Headlines)
Source: Medscape Critical Care Headlines - December 6, 2019 Category: Intensive Care Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Cold Stopped a Woman ’s Heart for 6 Hours, Then Helped Save Her Life
Audrey Mash got caught in a snowstorm while hiking in the Pyrenees. Doctors say she experienced the longest period of cardiac arrest that a patient has survived in Spain. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - December 6, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Anna Schaverien Tags: Hikes and Hiking Hypothermia Heart Rescues Pyrenees Mountains Barcelona (Spain) Great Britain Audrey Schoeman Source Type: news
'Miracle' woman survives six-hour cardiac arrest
A British woman has made a full recovery after suffering a six-hour cardiac arrest caused by severe hypothermia -- a condition that doctors say also saved her life. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - December 6, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Her Heart Stopped for 6 Hours. Now She ’s Ready to Go Back to Work.
Audrey Mash got caught in a snowstorm while hiking in the Pyrenees. Doctors say she experienced the longest period of cardiac arrest that a patient has survived in Spain. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - December 6, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Anna Schaverien Tags: Hikes and Hiking Hypothermia Heart Rescues Pyrenees Mountains Barcelona (Spain) Great Britain Audrey Schoeman Source Type: news
Hypothermia and cold weather injuries - Rathjen NA, Shahbodaghi SD, Brown JA.
Hypothermia, frostbite, and nonfreezing cold injuries predominantly affect older adults, homeless or intoxicated people, adventurers, and military personnel. Prevention begins with clothing that is clean, layered, and loose to promote circulation. Base lay... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 6, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
'My heart was dead for over six hours'
Audrey Schoeman's heart stopped beating after she developed hypothermia in a snowstorm. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - December 6, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
