Different manifestations of hypothermia | PGI Frequently Asked MCQ Topics

The different manifestations of hypothermia are: 

a. Apnea 
b. Hypoglycemia 
c. Hyperglycemia 
d. Tachycardia 
e. Hypoxia

Ans (A) Apnea; (B) Hypoglycemia; (E) Hypoxia

* Signs & Symptoms of Hypothermia are

a) Peripheral vasconstriction

- Acrocyanosis

- Cool extremities

- Decreased peripheral perfusion

b) CNS depression

- Lethargy

- Bradycardia

- Apnea

- Poor feeding

c) Increased metabolism:

- Hyoglycemia

-Hypoxia Metabolic acidosis

d) Increase in pulmonary artery pressure:

 - Respiratory distress

- Tachypnea

e) Chronic signs:

- Weight loss.