A 78-year-old woman is found on the floor in an unheated house. She is drowsy, core temperature 31°C, pulse 48/min, systolic blood pressure 104 mmHg

Question

A 78-year-old woman is found on the floor in an unheated house. She is drowsy, core temperature 31°C, pulse 48/min, systolic blood pressure 104 mmHg and glucose 6.0 mmol/L. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Gentle handling, insulation, warmed environment and transfer for monitored rewarming

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Walk her to the ambulance to generate heat

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Rub her limbs vigorously to improve circulation

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Rewarm with hot water bottles directly on bare skin

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Give alcohol-containing warm drinks

Accidental hypothermia without arrest — DipIMC MCQ

A 78-year-old woman is found on the floor in an unheated house. She is drowsy, core temperature 31°C, pulse 48/min, systolic blood pressure 104 mmHg and glucose 6.0 mmol/L. What is the most appropriate management?