Abstract
Although hypothermia and cold injuries are rare in children and young people in the UK, the risk is persistent and requires urgent medical management when it does occur. This article outlines some considerations for professionals who may be caring for hypothermic patients or those at risk of becoming hypothermic.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 776-779 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | British Journal of Nursing |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue number | 15 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 11 Aug 2022 |
Keywords
- Children
- Young people
- HypothermiaCold injuryEmergency careEmergency departmentRewarming
- Cold injury
- Emergency care
- Emergency department
- Rewarming