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Hypothermia - Frequently Asked Questions


Q: What is the prognosis for a patient with hypothermia?

A: 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.

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Q: Which doctor should I consult for hypothermia?

A: A general practitioner should be consulted for hypothermia or in emergency admission, a doctor specializing in emergency medicine.

Q: Can hypothermia occur indoors?

A: Hypothermia can occur indoors, but the process may be gradual and may not be easily noticed by family members.

Q: Which part of the body is most easily affected due to hypothermia?

A: The extremities of the body are What are the emergency supplies that should be loaded in a car when traveling in cold weather?

Q: What are the emergency supplies that should be loaded in a car when traveling in cold weather?

A: 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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