What this means clinically
Accidental Hypothermia ICU Management is a clinically important condition that nurses must assess, monitor, and prioritize effectively. Risk factors: - Environmental exposure (cold weather, immersion) - Elderly and neonatal patients - Alcohol and substance intoxication - Endocrine disorders (hypothyroidism, adrenal insufficiency) - Sepsis and shock states - Burns and skin disorders - Trauma victims - Malnutrition and homelessness
