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.
Authors
- Ruxandra Opriţă
- Bogdan Opriță
- Ionut Olaru
- Alice Elena Diaconu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4157-6421)
- Liviu Botezatu
Institutions
- Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy (RO)
- Clinical Emergency Hospital Bucharest (RO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Clinical Medicine
- Published
- 2025-02-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14051584
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Thermal Regulation in Medicine
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 7.73