Mild hypothermia complications

Mild hypothermia has been easily incorporated into the overall care of patients in various clinical settings. However, there is a potential for multisystem complications when it is used. Although mild hypothermia (32-34°C) is not usually responsible for cardiac dysrhythmias, it has been associated with electrical conduction disturbances secondary to its potentiation of other drugs, particularly neuromuscular blocking agents (4,45,46). There is a tendency to develop atrial fibrillation at temperatures below 32°C (47). During periods of mild hypothermia,... 

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