Question 126 · LEK · Hypothermia
Hypothermia is a life-threatening condition defined as:
- A. cooling of the body below 32°C as measured in the armpit.
- B. internal body temperature decrease below 35°C.
- C. lowering of the body temperature below 36°C with chills present.
- D. lowering of the body superficial temperature below 35°C.
- E. local cooling of the body below 35°C.
Hint
Think about which temperature matters clinically, core or skin, and the standard cut-off used to define hypothermia.
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