Hypothermia occurs when the body temperature drops below 35°C (95°F), causing the body to lose more heat than it generates. While it's commonly linked to exposure to cold environments, it can also result from medical conditions or medications.
In this episode you’ll learn:
How the body regulates temperature - The hypothalamus controls body temperature, but ... Show More
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#517: MMM - Vasopressors, Part One: Norepinephrine and Epinephrine
Vasopressors such as norepinephrine and epinephrine intimidate a lot of new nurses. In this episode I'm breaking down norepinephrine and epinephrine, including how they work and are administered, and importantly, how to avoid mixing them up when it counts. If you're in pharmacolo ... Show More
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Ep 186 Hypothermia Part 1: How it hurts
For all our wondrous adaptations as a species - our big brains, our capacity for language, our opposable thumbs - we humans are not well-equipped to deal with the cold. Take us out of our insulated dwellings, take away our winter clothes, and things can get dicey fast. From frost ... Show More
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<p dir="ltr"><strong>Contributor: Megan Hurley, MD</strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Educational Pearls: </strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Heat cramps</p> </li> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Occ ... Show More
