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Hypothermia usually occurs from exposure to low temperatures, and is frequently complicated by alcohol consumption. Any condition that decreases heat production, increases heat loss, or impairs thermoregulation, however, may contribute. [1]
condition, formation, or presence of Latin -iasis, pathological condition or process; from Greek ἴασις (íasis), cure, repair, mend mydriasis: iatr(o)-of or pertaining to medicine or a physician (uncommon as a prefix but common as a suffix; see -iatry) Greek ἰατρός (iatrós), healer, physician iatrochemistry, iatrogenesis-iatry
Frostbite is a skin injury that occurs when someone is exposed to extremely low temperatures, causing the freezing of the skin or other tissues, [1] commonly affecting the fingers, toes, nose, ears, cheeks and chin areas. [6] Most often, frostbite occurs in the hands and feet.
Cryotherapy, sometimes known as cold therapy, is the local or general use of low temperatures in medical therapy.Cryotherapy can be used in many ways, including whole body exposure for therapeutic health benefits or may be used locally to treat a variety of tissue lesions.
In cases of suspected freezing cold injury, other cold-induced conditions should be evaluated and treated appropriately. [6] These conditions may include: Hypothermia: An accidental reduction of core body temperature to less than 35 degrees Celsius, most commonly due to cold environment exposure. [9]
The graphic below shows the all-time coldest temperature on record in each state, according to NOAA. Those record-low benchmarks range from single digits and teens below zero in some Southeast ...
Also: “Temperature is regulated near the same brain real estate that handles sleep,” adds W. Chris Winter, M.D., a neurologist and sleep specialist in Charlottesville, VA and member of ...
Temperature can be recorded in order to establish a baseline for the individual's normal body temperature for the site and measuring conditions. Temperature can be measured from the mouth, rectum, axilla (armpit), ear, or skin. Oral, rectal, and axillary temperature can be measured with either a glass or electronic thermometer. [11]