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anatol j fm. 2018; 1(1): 21-23 | DOI: 10.5505/anatoljfm.2018.65375
A NIGHT IN THE SEA: A HYPOTHERMIA CASE
Can Öner, Mehmet Avcı, Ekrem OrbayKartal Dr.Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital, Department of Family Medicine, Istanbul, TurkeyHypothermia occurs as a result of increase in heat loss or decrease in heat production and it is defined as falling of body temperature below 35°C for any reason. Hypothermia which seen in all age groups is a severe condition that can be resulted with death if it is not treated. In this case report, epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical features and treatment of hypothermia were discussed over a case report.
Keywords: Hypothermia, cold exposure, caseCorresponding Author: Can Öner, Türkiye
Manuscript Language: English
Manuscript Language: English