How is hypothermia diagnosed?

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  1. Natural Standard, The Authority on Integrative Medicine
     
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    Hypothermia is diagnosed by a doctor based on the signs and symptoms of the patient, and treatment is started immediately.

    Diagnosis of hypothermia is usually made by measuring body temperature with a special thermometer, such as a rectal thermometer, because conventional thermometers do not record below 94° F. If a patient has hypothermia, body temperature will be below 95°F (35° C).

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Hypothermia is diagnosed by a doctor based on the signs and symptoms of the patient, and treatment is started immediately.Diagnosis of hypothermia is usually made by measuring body temperature with a special thermometer, such as a rectal... More