Two cases of accidental immersion hypothermia with different outcomes under identical conditions.
Aviat Space Environ Med
; 60(2): 162-5, 1989 Feb.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-2649066
ABSTRACT
Two cases of accidental immersion hypothermia are presented, both occurring during the same aircraft ditching. One victim survived while the other patient died despite identical immersion time and environmental conditions. Pertinent literature is reviewed to attempt to explain the different patient outcomes. The most important discriminating factor appears to be skinfold thickness, which reflects body fat.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Acidentes Aeronáuticos
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Hipotermia
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Imersão
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Aviat Space Environ Med
Ano de publicação:
1989
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Canadá