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Short Answer Questions for ED Fellowship Study

Case: Severe hypothermia and rewarming complications

A 72-year-old male is brought to you Emergency Department by ambulance. He was found by a neighbour collapsed in his backyard early in the morning. He was last seen the night before. His initial vital signs are:

  • HR 50
  • BP 100/50
  • GCS 10
  • Temp 27°C

1. List (5) potential contributing factors for his hypothermia. 5 marks

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2. Complete the follow table by providing the expected core temperature range and (2) typical clinical features for each stage of hypothermia. 9 marks

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3. List (4) complications that may occur during the rewarming process in this patient. 4 marks

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