Management of Severe Hypothermia: Challenges and Advanced Strategies

Severe hypothermia is a medical emergency that can be fatal if not promptly and effectively managed. <b>Background:</b> This case report examines a patient with severe hypothermia and describes the advanced approaches utilized in treatment, highlighting the challenges encountered and the clinical decisions that led to a favorable outcome. <b>Methods</b>: We report a case of an approximately 60-year-old adult, who was found unconscious in low-temperature conditions, presenting with bradycardia and a measured core temperature of 25 °C. <b>Results</b>: Medical intervention included active internal rewarming and the use of a controlled intravascular active heating system to support vital functions. <b>Conclusions:</b> This case underscores the importance of a multidisciplinary approach and the advantages of utilizing modern technologies in the management of severe hypothermia for selected cases.

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Journal of Clinical Medicine
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2025-02-26
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https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14051584
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Thermal Regulation in Medicine
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Abstract

Severe hypothermia is a medical emergency that can be fatal if not promptly and effectively managed. <b>Background:</b> This case report examines a patient with severe hypothermia and describes the advanced approaches utilized in treatment, highlighting the challenges encountered and the clinical decisions that led to a favorable outcome. <b>Methods</b>: We report a case of an approximately 60-year-old adult, who was found unconscious in low-temperature conditions, presenting with bradycardia and a measured core temperature of 25 °C. <b>Results</b>: Medical intervention included active internal rewarming and the use of a controlled intravascular active heating system to support vital functions. <b>Conclusions:</b> This case underscores the importance of a multidisciplinary approach and the advantages of utilizing modern technologies in the management of severe hypothermia for selected cases.

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Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy (RO), Clinical Emergency Hospital Bucharest (RO)
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