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Baby It’s Cold Outside: Hypothermia Management

A 20-year-old male presents after falling through the ice on a partially frozen lake while ice skating. He was submerged from the chest down for several minutes before he was able to be rescued. He arrives via emergency medical services wrapped in blankets, but still wearing wet clothing. Core temperature is below 30oC. Your medical student asks how they can assist in warming the patient.

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